This panel discussion brings together some of Turquoise Mountain’s closest and most enduring commercial collaborators to celebrate the wonderful and distinctive weaving traditions of Afghanistan.

Panellists include Matt Bourne (Co-Founder, Christopher Far), Ali McMurter (Managing Partner, Creative Matters), Guy Oliver (Managing Director, Oliver Laws), and Ben Evans (Editor, Hali Magazine), moderated by Toby Ash (Commercial Director, Turquoise Mountain).

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Turquoise Mountain is currently restoring a 17^th-century earthen caravanserai at the eastern gateway to the Bamiyan Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Outstanding Universal Value. The first phase of restoration is due to complete in 2025 for onward re-use as a community-led carpet weaving centre. As part of the programme for the Weaving Poems exhibition of carpets made by communities in the Bamiyan Valley, Turquoise Mountain is hosting a panel discussion exploring approaches to conservation, adaptive re-use and regeneration of historic buildings and areas, in partnership with local communities.

The panel will be moderated by Harry Wardill (CEO, Turquoise Mountain).

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Location: 34–35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, UK

The Art of Calligraphy, by Samira Kitman
Tuesday 5 August | Thursday 7 August | Friday 8 August

The Art of Miniature Painting, by Fakhria Nezami
Tuesday 12 August | Thursday 14 August | Friday 15 August

The Art of Jewellery Design and Crafting, by Saeeda Etebari
Tuesday 19 August | Thursday 21 August | Friday 22 August