



Handcrafted Kashkari ceramic art featuring elegant Urdu and Persian calligraphy in rich cobalt blue on a textured ceramic tile.
"Az kuja mi-ayad in awaz-e-dost"
" Where does this voice of the Beloved come from."
This timeless piece brings authentic cultural charm and artisanal sophistication to any wall or gallery display. Choosing Kashi Kari isn't just decorating it's preserving a five-thousand-year-old tradition.
Kashi Kari (Blue Pottery) is a centuries-old hand-painting craft applied to ceramics like pottery and tiles, done in distinctive blue and turquoise shades.
Name origin: Term traces back to Kashghar, China, roughly translates to "mosaic art" in Persian.
History:Possibly dates back 5,000 years, with the oldest examples excavated from Mohenjo Daro,painted earthen toys and vessels.
Golden age: The Mughals elevated the craft, using it to decorate tombs and palaces
Style:Closely tied to Islamic art since Kashigars avoid pictorial (figurative). representation; Persian influence shows in the motifs and the near exclusive use of blue.
Status: Considered one of Pakistan's most prestigious crafts, with international recognition.
Products: Flower pots, lampshades, vases, serving dishes, earthenware, dinner sets, pitchers, trays, and soap dishes.
Size:
Urdu Version: 11.5 x 7.5 inches
Persian Version: 11.5 x 5.75
Note: Frame is not included.