Festival showcases regional crafts

Highlights traditions of Saami tribe, promoting unique culture, artisanal expertise

ISLAMABAD:

Serena Hotels in collaboration with Nomad Art Gallery has hosted the Nomad Craft Festival, a vibrant celebration of Pakistan's diverse cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence.

The festival brings together master artisans, designers and craft enthusiasts from across the country, offering a unique platform to showcase indigenous art and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Rooted in a shared vision, the collaboration aims to highlight and empower women, honour the indigenous art and artisans of Pakistan and support communities through skills and creativity in arts and crafts. The festival features an exquisite collection of handcrafted textiles, shawls, gifts, natural foods, ceramics, homeware, jewellery, apparel and inspiring artworks. These creations represent the rich cultural tapestry of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, making them ideal as meaningful gifts and for personal collections.

The festival places special emphasis on highlighting the traditions of the Saami tribe of Sindh, showcasing their unique cultural expressions and artisanal expertise and reinforcing the importance of preserving indigenous heritage.

Speaking about the initiative, founder of Nomad Art Gallery, Nageen Hayat, said that the festival celebrates Pakistan's cultural diversity while creating meaningful opportunities for artisans, particularly women, to connect their creativity with wider audiences and sustain their craft.