Explore Østerland stories! Here you can read blog posts from the regions we work in, get to know our artisans better, and learn more about our work. We write about everything from Levantine food culture and travel guides to International Women's Day in Herat.

Stories

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 products from Afghanistan

June 23, 2022oesterland Studio

In March 2021 Østerland started the production of our jewelleries and other exciting products from Kabul in Afghanistan. The intention was to bring beautiful design to the global market, while supporting...

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...