Istalif Pottery

July 13, 2007
From the Clay Up - Albuquerque Journal - Ali Istalifi

Albuquerque Tribune – From the clay up

Afghan crafts dealer Ali Istalifi acknowledges the amazing cultural exchange that is at the heart of the International Folk Art Market.
July 14, 2007
Art's Glimmer of Hope - The Santa Fe New Mexican - Ali Istalifif

Santa Fe New Mexican – Art’s Glimmer of Hope

An Afghan village destroyed by conflict finds new life through pottery.
July 30, 2007
Back Roads Radio - The Jindhag Foundation

Backroads Radio interviews Ali Istalifi

Judy Goldberg of Backroads Radio interviews Ali Istalifi about his life in Afghanistan and his efforts to revive his ancestral village, Istalif.
February 18, 2017
Ali Istalifi, Crafts Specialist, Project Manager at Jindhag Foundation and Independent Filmmaker discusses the pottery of Istalif Afghanistan at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Bunting Biennial Ceramics Symposium

Ali Istalifi, Crafts Specialist, Project Manager at Jindhag Foundation and Independent Filmmaker discusses the unique pottery of Istalif, Afghanistan at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
March 23, 2020
Colorful Istalif pottery on display in a store in Afghanistan.

A Pictorial Guide to Istalif Pottery

Istalif is a picturesque village of craftsmen located about 33 miles North of Kabul, Afghanistan. Besides the production of ...
April 7, 2020
Students make pottery in the style of Istalif, Afghanistan

Inspired by Istalif

In 2009, inspired by Istalif’s story, the Arnold Hill Secondary school in London incorporated Istalif’s signature style of pottery-making into their curriculum...
August 4, 2020

Istalif In Bloom – Afghan News Network

Abdul Istalifi gives the Afghan News Network a tour around the market and pottery district of Istalif.