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This was a video we just received from our event at Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, 2011.Poetic Threads of Pakistanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776585852610902595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362484159729692416.post-49452409127056566302012-07-06T11:42:00.000-07:002012-07-16T11:27:07.247-07:00July 2012 ~ Some wonderful PR for PTOP !<a href="http://www.handeyemagazine.com/content/poetic-threads-pakistan">http://www.handeyemagazine.com/content/poetic-threads-pakistan</a><br />
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We are so pleased with this wonderful article by Annie Waterman, published July 4th !<br />
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<strong><u>"Facing Hurdles, but Keeping Tradition Alive"</u></strong><br />
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In July of 2010 a devastating flood hit Pakistan. The UN estimated that nearly one-third of the country was submerged, causing 20.4 million people to be affected by this tragedy. As a response, a socially conscious company called Poetic Threads of Pakistan (PTOP) was formed to help jumpstart the lives of those who were affected......<br />
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</div>Poetic Threads of Pakistanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776585852610902595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362484159729692416.post-52825514274685927102012-06-13T23:38:00.002-07:002012-06-13T23:42:59.261-07:00October 2011 Journey ~ Wild 'n Wooly Road Trip to "Kafiristan" CHITRAL /KAILASH~ Rumbur Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These women were amazing ....</div>Poetic Threads of Pakistanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776585852610902595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362484159729692416.post-88942508927446174812012-06-13T23:35:00.003-07:002012-06-13T23:35:32.386-07:00June 2012 ~ Summer arrivals !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Latest June arrivals...exquisitely embroidered pieces arriving this week from Swati and Hazara cooperatives ! Getting ready for Santa Fe International Folk Art Collection at DALLAS MARKET CENTER, June 20-24th.<br />
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In the next couple of weeks we will be posting our latest 2012 video interviews with our artisans...Musrat Bibi, Begum Bibi , & M. Yousaf.<br />
Stay tuned !<br />Poetic Threads of Pakistanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776585852610902595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362484159729692416.post-48205533031899796522011-09-24T11:26:00.000-07:002011-09-24T11:26:35.034-07:00Asia Society Blog Posting !<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: #ffe599;">Poetic Threads : Rebuilding Communities Through Crafts</span></u> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">(<span class="submitted2">Written by <a href="http://asiasociety.org/blog-author/190">Nadia Rasul</a> on September 14, 2011)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVFLIVghHLDiL0aUbAJ1JoYVPvI6O5ghFABXCxKqmDKg8PPRnpnA34m69RrUuuphJQb80hOzvoykVP_dmiF1i1en8cd2rSYStDfrbri2tSwQHIMOox6IWraeOl76Worsgdu4sDoJtYCcx/s1600/sw14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVFLIVghHLDiL0aUbAJ1JoYVPvI6O5ghFABXCxKqmDKg8PPRnpnA34m69RrUuuphJQb80hOzvoykVP_dmiF1i1en8cd2rSYStDfrbri2tSwQHIMOox6IWraeOl76Worsgdu4sDoJtYCcx/s320/sw14.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>NEW YORK — <strong>Marisa Nicole Rufe</strong> and <strong>Mansoor Badshah</strong> of the group <strong>Poetic Threads of Pakistan</strong> will be at the Asia Society's <a href="http://www.asiastore.org/">AsiaStore</a> from 12:30-3:30 pm to talk about traditional textile and jewelry arts of Pakistan.<br />
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Poetic Threads of Pakistan, a socially conscious organization, works with artisans from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan to build sustainable livelihoods and preserve cultural hand-crafting traditions. Located along the Afghan border, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region is generally represented in mainstream media as a site of ongoing conflict and instability. Poetic Threads aims to present a different face of residents' social lives by highlighting the area's ancient, rich and dynamic culture.<br />
Through their work with individual artisans and local organizations, Poetic Threads wants to empower the local residents affected by the conflict, and promote intercultural dialogue on an international level while maintaining their commitment to ethical business practices.<br />
<a href="http://asiasociety.org/blog/reasia/poetic-threads-rebuilding-communities-through-crafts"><span style="color: #ffd966;">http://asiasociety.org/blog/reasia/poetic-threads-rebuilding-communities-through-crafts</span></a>Poetic Threads of Pakistanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776585852610902595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362484159729692416.post-30258666174341560532011-09-09T23:16:00.000-07:002011-09-09T23:16:08.261-07:00Hazara (jisti) Embroidery, Khyber Pakthunkhwa Province<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_XnmVvprMgSWxAcGfRHEd9RpxvVlB4HalX-jV6JZIGhNP6AWpEbUX_nF8PnY32qetWuprMU6l6xq5EWwOypRenXYb-nvvoaYmsVO1v8PpkOuuxni0XzcARSPAOmC09P76Y6xR4VfRmu4/s1600/IMG_1025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_XnmVvprMgSWxAcGfRHEd9RpxvVlB4HalX-jV6JZIGhNP6AWpEbUX_nF8PnY32qetWuprMU6l6xq5EWwOypRenXYb-nvvoaYmsVO1v8PpkOuuxni0XzcARSPAOmC09P76Y6xR4VfRmu4/s400/IMG_1025.JPG" width="376" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">In collaboration with Poetic Threads of Pakistan, AsiaStore presents the textile and jewelry arts </span></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">of traditional</span> </span></span><country-region><place><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Pakistan</span></span></place></country-region><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">, one of</span> <span style="color: #ffe599;">the most dynamic and</span> <span style="color: #ffe599;">diverse cultures in terms of artistic</span></span></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"> expression </span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">and creativity. Poetic Threads</span>, <span style="color: #ffd966;">our newly formed NGO, is dedicated to preserving</span></span></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #ffd966;">and promoting </span></span></span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">the</span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: #ffd966;">traditional handcrafted</span> <span style="color: #ffe599;">arts of </span></span></span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><country-region><place><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Pakistan</span></span></place></country-region><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">’s</span> <span style="color: #ffe599;">remote provinces.</span></span></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="color: #ffe599;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Poetic Threads of Pakistan</u></i></b> ( PTOP ),( recently formed in late 2010) aims to preserve and promote the traditional hand-made arts of </span></span></span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><country-region><place><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Pakistan</span></span></place></country-region><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">’s remote provinces</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><country-region><place><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Pakistan</span></span></place></country-region><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"> stands out as one of the most dynamic and diverse cultures of the world in terms of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, artistic expression and creativity, </span><span style="color: #ffe599;">ethnic groups and languages. It was one of the 185 countries to have adopted the UNESCO </span><a href="http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=2513" target="_blank" title="Click to see details"><span style="color: #1c6aa4; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity</span></span></a><span style="color: #ffe599;"> during the 31st General Conference in November 2001.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">In order to build sustainable, well-balanced societies, culture and development have to be linked</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">. We hope to </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">set out a platform that links together the issues of cultural diversity, peace and development, while highlighting the need at both national and international level in emphasizing the need for promotion of intercultural dialogue through the trade and promotion of traditional handicrafts.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>In the field of craft heritage we must encourage all individuals and organizations interested, to work for documentation, preservation, and promotion of </span><country-region><place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Pakistan</span></place></country-region><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">’s rich cultural heritage.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Khyber Pakhtunwha<span style="color: #333333;"> <span style="color: #ffe599;">is a land of diversity, known for its rich variety of dialects, customs, dress code, crafts and traditions. As a long term objective, this treasure of arts, if promoted, could be utilized for poverty alleviation within its cultural environment.</span></span></span><span style="color: #ffe599;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Reviving livelihood through handicrafts in post-conflict areas is of utmost importance. These income generating projects will help promote provincial harmony. By rising up after years of conflict and lack of consistent<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>infrastructure, the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>empowerment of the craftsperson in KPK is paramount. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">In order to use craft skills to create an income for the rural craft person, bearing in mind the view towards poverty reduction, it is important first to empower the craft person by reinforcing fair trade practices</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">.</span> Both men and women’s handicrafts are important in this endeavor.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Hand-crafted jewelry is strictly men’s work however in recent years machine-made modern designs are more popular, leaving the hand-crafted workers with less work, subsequently less income, resulting in financial hardship. Some of the most beautiful hand-crafted jewelry is only to be seen in Museums these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Most of the area of KPK where many beautiful textile arts originate from, are very conservative and restriction upon the mobility of females is common.</span> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The women of the province who have home-based embroidery & tailoring ability need continued mentorship and guidance in terms of utilizing their skills and potential. </span></span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">By empowering women in these areas</span>, <span style="color: #ffe599;">their involvement in decision-making on issues within the family and in the community can increase.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">By</span> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">beginning to earn a livelihood in the revival of traditional handicrafts, the craftsperson of is this region can be empowered. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">PTOP hopes to <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">revitalize the centuries old sense of design and technique in the textile and jewelry arts, which are solely unique to this area.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">PTOP believes in supporting ethical business practices. We strive to support individual artisans, as well as cooperatives and organizations, which promote unusual craftsmanship and local artistic talent. Often there is a lapse due to lack of opportunities to effectively market their crafts. Individual artisans who are unable to support themselves through their trades are forced into menial jobs for lack of any other income opportunity. Even when they persist in their field, these artisans are frequently exploited for their craft and receive little return for the work that they produce, with the majority of the share going to middlemen. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Many of these rare and exquisite products rarely reach ethical buyers in the West because of the inherent difficulties of sourcing them directly from the communities that produce them. It is common knowledge that in today’s globalized world, often the poorest of communities are vulnerable to exploitation by wholesalers, harsh working conditions and child labour. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Market forces require and are in search of unique functional products as the demand for new and different products is constant. In the world market uniqueness is a value-added quality which helps in marketing a product</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #ffe599;">There are over 36 different crafts which are being practiced in </span></span><span style="color: #fff2cc;"><country-region><place><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Pakistan</span></span></place></country-region><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"> which</span> <span style="color: #ffe599;">are to a great extent unique</span>. <span style="color: #ffe599;">PTOP can assist in reviving, networking and marketing these products</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> to national and international consumer markets.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province(NWFP)</span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #993366; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #993366; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"></span></span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #993300; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="color: #ffe599;">Right-livelihood of traditional artisans through fair-trade practices</span></span></div></li>
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