Carpet weaving is a traditional craft practised by women of the Wakhi Community, one of the oldest surviving communities in the world. The Wakhi Community is known for its distinctive designs, often inspired by their mountainous homeland's natural beauty. The carpets and tapestries are made from natural fibres and dyes, and the intricate patterns are created using hand-weaving and traditional methods. However, the practice of carpet weaving in this indigenous community remains one of the last vestiges of art that is gradually fading away. Over the next years, this photographic series will capture the intricate artistry of the Wakhi women in Pakistan as they weave carpets and tapestries.
Dolat weaving carpet in traditional manner in Gulmit Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, May 13th 2021.
Zeenat Parveen in Gulmit Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, on , May 15th 2023.
Zeenat Parveen in Gulmit Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, on , May 13th 2022.