Next Generation

I'm a motivated and passionate jeweller who loves the art of jewellery making. I have dedicated fifteen years to this profession, showcasing my skills in both crafting and designing. I not only produce jewellery but also focus on my artistic design.  

I used coins as my inspiration for this collection, as they have been used as decoration on clothing and jewellery for centuries in Afghanistan. I always draw on Afghan culture and tradition for my inspiration, and this collection is no exception. My hope is to keep the tradition alive, and as a jeweller, I hope to do this by making similar everyday pieces that draw on traditional designs.  

I aspire to achieve even greater dreams and continue striving towards transforming my business into a modern and well-equipped jewellery making enterprise. With determination and enthusiasm, I hope to shine internationally in the realm of jewellery craftsmanship and showcase my art and abilities. 

Making jewellery is not just a job for me. It’s an interesting hobby. It’s what keeps me occupied, happy, and fulfilled every day. I love designing and making wearable items is satisfying.   

My collection is inspired by an Egyptian Queen who was a strong woman. Despite the many challenges she faced, she led a nation to success. In her time, culture and art flourished. I hope those who buy my pieces feel powerful and beautiful when they wear my work.  I have many ideas I need to work on, and I view jewellery making as an avenue to bring my ideas to life. It helps me tell my stories and communicate intimately without words. I want my jewellery to be a thread, a road that connects me with people around the globe.
I am a very communicative and sociable person. Jewellery helps me communicate with people I haven’t met yet in a way I otherwise don’t see possible.  

I used to be a chemistry teacher, and when I couldn’t continue my work as a teacher, I started making chains in the jewellery workshop. Despite never having any professional training, I found jewellery making more creative and lucrative. I learned jewellery making skills on the job from my Ustads. One skill at a time. I learned by asking questions and being extremely curious. I knew the basics of working with chemicals, and I am a creative person and I love the opportunity to combine both my passions.

 I like reading. Poems inspire most of my work. I also like traveling to get inspiration from houses and historical places. I based my collection on patterns found in the art and architecture from Nadir Afshar’s period. Nadir Afshar was from the Qizilbash tribe that established the Safavid Dynasty in Iran and parts of Afghanistan. My hope for the future is a fair work environment where every artist is respected, heard, and given equal opportunity. I want a future full of arts, culture, freedom, and equality.  

I've always loved seeing a piece come to life, from a design to an actual piece of art. The design for this ring was inspired by the branches of a tree and the fact that light will always emerge after darkness.

Since I was a child, I have loved jewellery. I learned professional jewellery-making skills at the Turquoise Mountain Institute and like my work to be creative and unique. My designs use various colours and stones so my customers can appreciate various Afghan gems.  

My "The Silk Road Collection" is inspired by Afghanistan's past and hopes for the future. The Silk Road trade inspires me as it brought a lot of culture and art to Afghanistan. It changed people's lives and created many jobs. I hope this will once again be the story of Afghanistan. I carved a car shape like the one recently built in Afghanistan. I'm very proud of this design and want it to be used as a symbol for the future of my country.  

My goal is to grow my craft into a large international jewellery company. I want to continue to use the unique history and culture of my country as the inspiration for all my work.  

We lost hope until we learned about Zindagi Now, a new life that provides women the great opportunity to come under one roof and work for our future dreams. The design of these studs is taken from a famous geometric masjid from Turkey. When I see the photo of my design, it's so beautiful; I love it, but finishing these studs was a dream come true.

I am Nargis Noori from Kabul. Jewellery design and crafting is my interest, and I will never give up on my dreams. I will try to create a better life and help others to the best of my ability. I wish to have my own company, and I know this dream may come true one day. This design is all about freshness, new beginnings, and maintaining hope – like a renewal after tough times. I was reminded of freshness every spring when I used to walk through the university courtyard and saw blossoming flowers. I hope this collection reminds people to stay hopeful.

My enthusiasm and interest in goldsmithing began when I was a refugee in Pakistan, but there, I did not have the opportunity to learn or understand this art form. It was only when I returned to my homeland and became a part of Zindagi Now that I was given the opportunity to learn and produce handmade jewellery for the international market. I have taken inspiration for this collection from the sky, stars and moon to symbolize a future of hope.