Next Generation is a platform for Afghan jewellers from our initiative Zindagi Now and men's and women's businesses supported through Arts Charity Turquoise Mountain to show and sell their work. Their designs draw on their cultural heritage, material design culture, and their own personal experiences. Supporting and treasuring this work will have a huge impact and bring visibility, independence, and joy to the lives of women and men of Afghanistan facing economic and social challenges. " 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." -Mahdi
