Koel

Founded by Noorjehan Bilgrami in 1977, Koel has been a pioneer in sustaining Pakistan’s craft tradition. The small atelier continues to work with highly skilled kaarigar, or craftspeople, as each piece tells the storied history of block-printing techniques, hand-woven fabrics and natural dyes made from indigenous plants and minerals. After a visit to the brand’s beautiful gallery, store and café in inner-city Karachi, it was clear Koel belonged within the Third Edit curation. Today, the atelier is run by daughter Sarah Faruqui, who continues to create pieces woven with elegance and tradition.