The Story of Qaleen
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In Laspur Valley, Upper Chitral, Pakistan women traditionally weave Qaleen carpets, often given as gifts or dowry and used in households. This craft, passed down through generations, is demanding and locally referred to as “Dhagay ki dewaar” (wall of thread). Carpet weavers are known as Qaleen Korak Aurat, reflecting their dual roles in domestic and economic life.
This exhibit looks at the story of the craft that is made up of time, matter and motivation. The aim is to preserve the local practice embedded in landscape and leverage it for sustainable economic development of craft communities.