KARACHI: Bohemian, the Bazaar for Handmade held 19th March, 2023 was a culmination of efforts by the local craft community. Hosted by Firefly under The Crafter’s Guild, the event made its mark as a pre-Ramadan and Eid festive bazaar catering to over 85 craft based businesses with support from the craft community. The participants included organizations working with special needs individuals, artisans from Bhitshah, artisans from Balochistan represented by the folk singer, Akhtar Chennal Zehri, and countless women led businesses.

The event was also abuzz with collaborators for Ramadan inspired activities including crafts to engage children and celebrate the onset of the sacred month. Revenue generated from such is diverted toward Ramadan initiatives as Smile Sunshine (Firefly’s Social Cause) to uplift the Ramadan Dastarkhuan meal distribution and to cater to ration distribution. Highlights of the event additionally include the presence of Zaamin – Nisa a sponsor and partner for the event advocating for its campaign to assist women with ownership of their own homes and making them proud land owners.

An exciting feature at the event was the Young Creatives segment, highlighting junior entrepreneurs set to make their mark at the bazaar under the age of 16. Their spirit, ideas, energy, and passion for handmade has been rather inspirational and encouraging. Several brands have made immense mark, including partners the likes of Queen’s mmxviii and Aanchal by Talaz Mizan. Some popular brands included Homemade Wholesome, The Baking Hood, Popping Paan, Mamajune, BnY Candles, Raays.co, Doodle Larki, Plants & Beyond, Geppetto, and Paperbox.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 22 2023

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