Women's Day in Herat, Afghanistan March 08, 2023oesterland world On the 8th of March we celebrate the women of the world – and then, we fight for their rights every day after that. Many of the women we work...
Opinion - Crafts and Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan December 29, 2022oesterland world By Idil Asan Idil Asan is a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge, where she researches humanitarian praxis and the politics of assistance. It has been more than a...
One year later; reflections on Afghanistan August 15, 2022oesterland world Today, 15th August 2022, marks one year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan. In the beginning we had a lot of uncertainty about the new political system, and how our...
Our business model June 23, 2022oesterland Studio Østerland is built on four fundamental principles, which has shaped our business model of selling unique, handmade, and sustainable craftsmanship from the Middle East and Central Asia, to have a...
The journey of a waistcoat June 23, 2022oesterland Studio In March 2021 Østerland started the production of waistcoats in Kabul, Afghanistan. The intention was to bring beautiful design to the global market, while supporting and celebrating Afghan artisans, whose...
Why craftsmanship is important in the Middle East June 23, 2022oesterland Studio Craftsmanship is important, because it is associated with memory, nostalgia, traditions, history, and an important source of livelihood for many men and women across the Middle East. International trade is...
