Far And Wide Collective Is An Online Store Dedicated To Bringing New Artisans To The Market Place

Hedvig Christine Alexander is the founder of what is now called Far and Wide Collective.  An online boutique selling artisan jewelry, clothes and home wares sourced mostly from Afghanistan and Western Asian countries such as Pakistan.  When her husband’s work took the family back to Canada, Hedvig looked for a way to continue working with Afghan artisans.  Turquoise Mountain was set up by the British MP and former diplomat Rory Stewart and Prince of Wales.  Hedvig explains that: “Turquoise Mountain was set up to revive Afghan arts and architecture and runs a three year programs in jewelry and gem cutting, architectural wood work, calligraphy and miniature painting and ceramics and tile making.

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