HRH The Prince of Wales established Turquoise Mountain in 2006 to revitalise historic areas and traditional crafts, as well as to provide jobs, skills, and a renewed sense of pride. Turquoise Mountain has since restored 150 historic buildings in Kabul's old city, trained over 6,000 artisans, treated nearly 136,000 patients at their clinic, and curated major international exhibitions at venues ranging from the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Through a major grant partnership, The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund (PWCF) helps support the Turquoise Mountain Foundation in its restoration projects.
Turquoise Mountain was established in 2006 by HRH The Prince of Wales.
Their aim is to rebuild historic communities and generate incomes through heritage and craft.
They now support craftswomen and men in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and the Middle East.
Turquoise Mountain has been working in Afghanistan since 2006, assisting thousands of families in Kabul, Bamiyan, and the country's north by providing humanitarian aid, education, and family health services while generating livelihood opportunities through craft production and the preservation of built heritage.
Over three-years, the Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture in Kabul's Old City trains the next generation of artisans. Young Afghans hone their skills and graduate with an internationally recognised qualification, the knowledge needed to start their own business, and the ability to earn a sustainable income.
Turquoise Mountain now provides training, tools, equipment, product development support, workshop space, business mentoring, and market access to over 50 independent companies in Afghanistan.
Highgrove is pleased to offer a variety of Turquoise Mountain handcrafted wooden gift boxes, coasters, and bookends made in Afghanistan. The wooden gift boxes feature a colour variation in Afghan woodwork due to the locally sourced walnut. These boxes are inspired by designs found in ancient manuscripts or prominent historic architecture. The Jali Box is also handcrafted from locally sourced walnut wood and features lattice panels similar to those in Kabul's old city. These screens, known locally as Jali, are made by connecting hundreds of intricate wooden joints, and the woodworkers cut the pieces by eye.
The sale of Highgrove Products, Garden Tours and Events support and enable the life and work of The Prince’s Foundation.
