Meet the Artisans
Ahsan Khan
Senior ArtisanAhsan is from Multan, a city known for its long history of craft and making. He started as a teenager, apprenticing under a local woodworker who had learned from his own father. What began as basic sanding and finishing turned into a deeper understanding of the material itself. Over time, Ahsan developed a strong eye for detail and form, eventually expanding into small ceramic pieces as well. Now, he plays a key role in maintaining quality and shaping how pieces come together, balancing traditional techniques with the needs of a growing workshop.
Babar Hussain
Master MetalworkerBabar is based in Lahore and comes from a second-generation family of metalworkers. His father was an Ustaad, and from a young age, Babar spent time in the workshop watching and learning before ever using the tools himself. Over the past 25 years, he has mastered working with copper, brass, and silver, creating everything from large structural pieces to detailed jewelry. His work carries the weight of tradition, while also reflecting his own evolution. Now an Ustaad himself, he continues to pass down knowledge to younger artisans.
Arshad Ali
Master ArtisanArshad is a second-generation craftsman from Karachi, where he grew up surrounded by workshops and local makers. He learned the foundations of woodworking early, but over time began experimenting with mixing materials and pushing beyond strictly traditional forms. Since joining the team, he has led the development of wood and mixed-material pieces, blending what he inherited with a more modern, creative direction. His work reflects both structure and flexibility, grounded in tradition but open to change.
Madiha Sheikh
Apprentice CraftswomanMadiha is from Islamabad and comes from a background where craft wasn’t originally part of her path. She was drawn to working with her hands and joined the workshop with no formal training, learning through observation and repetition. Starting with basic tasks, she quickly built confidence across both woodworking and ceramics. She has already begun taking on more complex pieces, showing both curiosity and commitment as she continues to grow.
Rafia Ahmed
Apprentice ArtisanRafia is from Faisalabad and entered the workshop with no prior experience, but a strong sense of focus. She learned by doing, slowly building her skills across ceramics, wood, and jewelry. Without a generational background in craft, her process is shaped by discipline and attention to detail. Over time, she has become a consistent contributor, known for her precision and steady approach to each piece.
Kirin Akhtar
Apprentice ArtisanKirin is based in Peshawar and did not grow up in a craft environment, but found her way into the workshop through an interest in making and detail work. Starting from scratch, she focused on metal detailing and jewelry, learning techniques step by step. She now contributes to bracelets, necklaces, and ceramic finishing, bringing a careful and controlled approach to more intricate pieces.