Our artisan encounters: the craftspeople behind our products
Behind every piece of jewelry, every KIFF KIFF item, there's a real encounter. A workshop somewhere in the world, a skill passed down through generations, a family of artisans with talent to spare. We travel, we discuss, we choose to work with hands that have known how to do things for a long time. Here are some of their stories.
Dhokra: The 4,000-year-old bronze art
In Odisha, artisan families still cast bronze using the lost-wax technique, a method that is thousands of years old.
Kuchi Art: Afghanistan's Nomadic Heritage
We work with Afghan artisans based in Nuristan and Islamabad, who perpetuate the art of jewelry that originated on the nomadic routes of Central Asia.
Papier-mâché masks from India
Blending art, ritual, and imagination, these hand-painted masks tell the stories of beliefs and sacred figures from Indian folk traditions.
Northern Thai Handicrafts
Our meeting with Zooey, a designer based in Thailand who works with mother-of-pearl and buffalo horn with local artisans.
