Istalefi Pottery Shop

55-year-old Abdul Wakil, the owner of Istalefi Pottery Shop, is a third-generation Afghan artisan. Having inherited pottery making from his father and grandfather at age 10, Wakil has spent several decades perfecting his handcrafted brand. Located in Istalif-a village just northwest of Kabul, Istalefi Pottery, known for its fantastic turquoise ceramics, was established in 1971.