STORY
The Stone
High in the valley of Sar-e Sang in North Eastern Afghanistan lie mountains streaked with seams of deep blue rock. This iconic stone – Lapis Lazuli - has obsessed humans for millennia. Once so exclusive it was reserved for the funeral masks of Pharaohs, and for the brush tips of the Renaissance’s most renowned artists, the price of Lapis Lazuli equalled the price of gold right up until the industrial age. Afghanistan is home to the world’s largest deposit of Lapis Lazuli.
Design
The Babur Collection pays homage to the iconic architecture of Bagh-e-Babur, the final resting place of the first Mughal emperor Babur. Artisan Arif Khan makes use of the traditional cutout technique and vibrant lapis lazuli to create bold geometric pieces.
