Suvastu, a name Swat was known by in a time long ago. Swat, a fertile land, known for its fruits and lush green valleys. Great rulers and dynasties have ruled over and passed through this land. The great Chinese pilgrim and explorer Xuanzang (602-664 AD) passed through Swat in 630 and then again while travestying back to his native China. He talks of a fertile, peaceful and green land inhabited by the followers of Buddha with stupas and monasteries dotted all over the land.
Swat is also home to one of the world’s largest emerald mines. Yes, the green crystal, which has been a mark of royalt...
Naqashi, is a form of painting of nature, on walls and buildings. This art has been practiced in Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and Central Asia for 100s of years. Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore is a prime example of this art. Floral patterns can be seen on the walls of the mosque and have withstood the ravages of time. Regretfully, naqashi is losing its significance in Pakistan and there are not that many practitioners left of this art form.
At Orah Jewels and Crafts, our primary focus, is to create products which represent Pakistan. We want to create a distinctive product which can stand apart from ...
Background of Orah Jewels and Crafts
