Azar Stories

What do you think of when you hear the word handmade? Maybe something that’s created by hand with no machines, made of natural fibres and coloured with natural dyes? Something that’s distinctive from mass-produced or mass-consumed goods? The Artisan’s Bazaar offers handmade and hand-crafted items that are all these things and more, providing an exceptional […]

What Is Minakari? Minakari, a Persian word that means coloured or inlaid, is the art of applying coloured enamel to metalwork or pottery. The enamel may be applied to flat areas, or as an inlay into cut designs. This technique is used in jewellery and tile work, and on miniatures and large objects alike.