Celebrating International Women’s Day in London #BeBoldForChange
I was very happy to present Noqra at the London South Bank University to celebrate Women's International Day on 8th March 2017. Guests and participants had the chance to have a look at Noqra products along with series of different activities,
Lapis Lazuli – Blue Gem Stone of Afghanistan
Lapis lazuli is a deep blue semi-precious stone prized since antiquity for its intense color. Its name comes from the Latin lapis, "stone," and the Persian lajaward, "blue." Discovered 6000 years ago, the oldest lapis lazuli deposits are located in the
Engraving Persian worlds to silver
The local Afghan artist combine Persian words and silver with love, care and passion in creating this fabulous, unusual handcrafted silver cuff. The wise words of Rumi saying “I am apart from sorrow, I am the ultimate happiness” Rumi, the 13th century Persian
Cutting of lapis the blue gem stone of Afghanistan
Zabi is proudly showing the quality of the lapis lazuli he hand cut for Noqra Collection. He is a young gem-cutter from the 3 generation of gem cutter family. He studied gem cutting professionally in Turquoise Mountain Institute for 3
Engraved Rumi Words
Sayed engraves every Rumi Cuff by hand inside his small workshop in Kuche Murgha Kabul. It is interesting to see how the rhythmic sound of hummer on the nail engraves the rhythmic words of Rumi and Omar Khayam on to