Karachi: Crafter's Guild has honour of hosting Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat Consul General Republic of Indonesia and Herman Hardynata bin Ahmed Consul General of Malaysia for breakfast with delegates from local craft community here. Breakfast meeting was fruitful with discussion on support for local handicrafts sector and rise in women led craft businesses in Pakistan. Crafter's Guild had opportunity to share its journey and experiences in working with local makers, predominantly for economic upliftment and empowerment of women in Pakistan.

Upcoming projects including Esnaf, online marketplace for makers and creative as well as annual craft fairs likes of Indie Summer Pop Up were also highlighted.

Three delegates belonging to craft community, Sharmeen Fahad of Sharmeen's Artistic Impressions, Ghunwa Memon of Pure Desi and Pooja Achria of Pooja's represented their respective brands and handmade products. They received immense appreciation and encouragement from guests.

It is hopeful that such experiences can assist local businesses with influence and support from various countries in mission to promote local handicrafts and also enable opportunities for growth in tourism.

With mantra, Happiness is Handmade, here's to more such opportunities for Made in Pakistan to grow, prosper and receive exposure globally.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 16 2023

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