BESHTAR
The word Beshtar means 'More' in Dari. The idea behind the brand and its products is to do more for the people of Afghanistan. The inspiration for Beshtar comes from the resilience of a people living in a country that has been at war for more than 30 years. All the products used in the collections are textiles and items taken from everyday life in Afghanistan and reinterpreted in a modern and contemporary fashion - a fusion of East and West.
Beshtar was created by designer Carole Naim to be an exclusive design atelier of products sourced in Afghanistan. Beshtar’s collection is hand-crafted by artisans, and uses vintage as well as up cycled pieces to create a unique and exquisite collection. The money raised by selling these pieces is donated to various charities AWEC, Gardens For Life and Aschiana that help Afghan people become independent and self-sufficient by providing micro- finance, vocational training and employment opportunities.
Beshtar's 2012 collection includes handmade burqa dresses, shirts, jackets, capes, harem pants and bags. There is also an evening wear collection of long silk dresses and evening gowns with Afghan embroidery and adornments. Beshtar’s collection is available in Dubai and in the UK exclusively through Fashion ComPassion.
