istalif

(these pictures were actually taken this past spring, but better late than never...)

istalif is a picturesque village about one hour north of kabul, lying at the base of the hills looking out over the shomali plain. it has a long tradition & history of making pottery. much was destroyed during the taliban, but families who have passed on the skills from generation to generation are now rebuilding & trying to make a living off brightly coloured bowls & vases. sisterester worked with the istalifi potters for almost a year, to improve the quality of the production.

ruins


view over shomali plain


resource centre


from dust....






...to finished bowls