ISLAMABAD: In a vibrant celebration of culture, artistry, and women’s empowerment, a local hotel, under its Culture Diplomacy initiative, has collaborated with Nomad Gallery to organize a two-day Crafts Festival on the 7th and 8th of September 2024 to showcase Pakistan’s rich artistic heritage.
According to a press statement, this festival marks a significant milestone as Nomad Gallery celebrates 40 years of creating a space for artistic voices and helping women’s empowerment within the cultural community.
Discovering Greater Chitral
The festival will feature the beauty of the Kalash people and their cultural contributions with the screening of the award-winning documentary “Discovering Greater Chitral”, which celebrates the natural beauty and heritage of the entire region.
The crafts festival will offer a dynamic showcase of handicrafts, design aesthetics, textiles, and contemporary art, focusing on women’s economic empowerment as well as cultural preservation. Artisans and women entrepreneurs from regions across Pakistan, including Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, will present exquisite creations such as jewelry and textiles, reflecting the South Asian’s diverse artistic traditions.
Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan
Georg Steiner, the Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan, has inaugurated the festival as the guest of honor. Speaking on the occasion, the envoy said: “Art and culture are very powerful tools for promoting mutual understanding and strengthening the relations between communities. This significant festival is an excellent platform to showcase the creativity as well as strength of Pakistan’s artisans, particularly women who are using their craft to drive social change “.
As part of the local hotels’ Culture Diplomacy initiative, this Crafts Festival is a sign to the continuing commitment to preserving cultural heritage as well as empowering communities.
