social enterprise partners - Pakistan
Koel
About Koel
Koel is a social enterprise based in Karachi, Pakistan was established in 1977 to promote the revival of hand-loom weaving and block-printing. Koel’s collections feature fabrics that have been colored using renewable natural dyes extracted from leaves, flowers, roots and bark. Koel’s collections, made using cotton, chiffon, linen and silk, include home decor items, apparel and textiles.
Refugee Artisan Group
A group of 5 Afghan refugee women in Pakistan collaborate with Koel. These artisans create both block-printed and embroidered home decor items using handwoven linen materials.
© Koel
Partners
since:
2020
Artisan
origin:
Afghanistan
Production
Locations:
Karachi, Pakistan
Heritage skills
Afghan embroidery, block printing
Features
