Silk Road Bazaar 2023
Silk Road Bazaar 2023
An artisan market inspired by The Silk Road: A Living History in London’s King’s Cross.
23-25 June 2023 | London
Travel back in time and immerse yourself in cultural wonders – where you can indulge in the sights, smells, sounds and stories of undiscovered lands. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious adventurer, AKF’s Silk Road Bazaar is a must-visit market that promises unique and authentic crafts, textiles and foods from countries along the historic Silk Road trading route.
In the heart of London, from 23-25 June, learn about artisanal crafts from across the Middle East, South and Central Asia and China, and purchase an array of unique products including Afghan rugs and jewellery, intricate Chinese crafts, Grade A organic saffron from Iran, Pakistani clothing and homeware, Egyptian leather accessories, Palestinian inspired baked treats and much more. Through your purchases, you can support artisans from a number of countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and China. Food and drink from countries across Eurasia will also be available.
Full programme
Friday 23 June at 18:00: Want to learn the intricacies of Chinese bamboo weaving patterns? Sign up with Yi Crafts to weave your very own unique Chinese baskets
Saturday 24 June at 11:30: Sign up to try your hand at creating beautiful, traditional Chinese lanterns with Yi Crafts. Leave with a lantern that’s a stunning symbol of vitality, social status and good luck for the year ahead!
Saturday 24 June at 14:00: Singer Yijia Tu will be performing captivating, ancient East Asian music, drawing on her breathtaking throat singing, Chinese opera and traditional folk styles
Sunday 25 June at 13:00 and 16:00: Mystic Sufi devotional singers Chand Ali Khan Qawwal will be performing mesmerising melodies
Throughout the weekend: You can sit back and enjoy a digital version of ‘The Silk Road: A Living History’ exhibition by photographer Christopher Wilton-Steer
2023 vendors
Attar Apothecary: Grade A, organic, single farmer Saffron from Iran
Barakah Base: Classic artifacts, traditional clothing and accessories immersed in history and story
Ishkar: Handcrafted jewellery, homeware, and fashions regions affected by conflict or political turbulence
Ishq: Unique, sustainable and eco-friendly artefacts from the subcontinent including tapestries, vintage accessories and clothing
Kiani Tea: Authentically sourced loose leaf teas directly from tea farms and their highly skilled tea makers
Mishkā Handicrafts: Leather and jewellery handmade by local women in historic Cairo
Nimuri: Ethically sourced fashion and homeware made by Pakistani artisans
Saffron & Honey: East meets West Palestinian-inspired bakery full of Middle Eastern flavours. Their crowd pleaser…the knafeh cups!
S jo Accessories: One-of-a-kind accessories, drawing inspiration from traditional textile craftsmanship and handcrafted by artisans, mainly women, from villages in Pakistan
YICRAFTS: Traditional and authentic handicrafts and practises of China’s minority ethnicities
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Date
- 23 - 25 Jun 2023
- Expired!
Location
- West Handyside Canopy, 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH
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Website
https://canopymarket.co.uk/
Organiser
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Aga Khan Foundation UK