Nuristani Style Door Stopper - Afghanistan

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Artisan: Marya Seddiqi 

This elegant Nuristani-style carved door stopper is made from walnut, a durable, sustainable wood that is native to Afghanistan, and hand-finished with a thin layer of protective oil. It combines traditional, symmetrical Nuristani patterns with contemporary, modern looks and makes a stylish addition to any space, as well as a unique gift idea.

Elaborate wood carving has featured in public and private architecture in Afghanistan and its region for millennia. In Badakhshan, Nuristan, Kunar and other heavily forested provinces, wood was the dominant building material, integrating decorative features, often with pre-Islamic origins, from columns and doors to filigree jali windows and screens.