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Bokhari - where Norwegian design meets Pakistani crafts - made with consideration for people and the environment.
At Bokhari, Norwegian design and Pakistani craft meet in the creation of beautiful interior and textile products. In collaboration with selected Norwegian designers, Bokhari emphasizes responsible and sustainable production, where only natural, recycled or reused materials are used in all handmade products. This approach not only contributes to safe and decent workplaces for hundreds of craftsmen in Pakistan, but also ensures access to education for their children at the Lams school, which is adjacent to the weave.
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An informal meeting in 2014 between designer Runa Klock and social entrepreneur Amar Bokhari laid the foundation for restoring and continuing the vision of creating unique handmade textile and interior products. Through this work, safe jobs for women and men, as well as schooling for their children, were ensured - an effort that started over 30 years ago. The story of Bokhari goes all the way back to the late 1980s, when the idea of producing the traditional Norwegian Fillerya in Pakistan was born on a beautiful winter day at Maihaugen in Lillehammer.
Folk. Planet. Affluence.
Sustainability, as Bokhari defines it, includes three essential dimensions: Economics, environment and social conditions. These are often called "triple bottom line" - people, planet and prosperity. The balance and connection between these three factors determine what is real sustainability. Bokhari is dedicated to finding innovative solutions that reduce the environmental impact, while adapting consumption and financial needs. This ensures a more equitable distribution of resources, which makes sustainability achievable for both people and the environment.
At Bokhari, Norwegian design and Pakistani craft meet in the creation of beautiful interior and textile products. In collaboration with selected Norwegian designers, Bokhari emphasizes responsible and sustainable production, where only natural, recycled or reused materials are used in all handmade products. This approach not only contributes to safe and decent workplaces for hundreds of craftsmen in Pakistan, but also ensures schooling for their children at the Lams school, which is adjacent to the weave.
An informal meeting in 2014 between designer Runa Klock and social entrepreneur Amar Bokhari laid the foundation for restoring and continuing the vision of creating unique handmade textile and interior products. Through this work, safe jobs for women and men and schooling for their children were secured - an effort that started over 30 years ago. The story of Bokhari dates back to the end of the 1980s, when the idea of producing the traditional Norwegian Fillerya in Pakistan was born on a beautiful winter day at Maihaugen in Lillehammer.
Sustainable. Human. Engaged.
Do companies have a responsibility to people and the environment? At Bokhari, the answer is a clear and clear yes. By taking responsibility beyond expectations and stretching the boundaries, they strive to make their small but meaningful contribution to a better world.
Bokhari consists of over 450 women and men in Pakistan and Norway. Creative director Runa Klock and CEO Amar Bokhari, together with warehouse manager Monica Breivik, handle all work in Norway, while all production takes place in Sultan Town, a suburb of Faisalabad in Pakistan. All our products are produced by talented craftsmen, mainly women. Our common vision is to contribute to a more sustainable future for people and the planet.
Certification
Certifications are very useful to ensure that all activity in our weaving is in accordance with current international standards, while also helping to ensure that our suppliers also follow these strict requirements. Nevertheless, we have chosen to go beyond the minimum requirements that the certifications set. We are constantly working to ensure that in everything we do, we exceed expectations - in this way we can contribute to a truly sustainable influence on humans and the planet.
We currently have the following certifications:
Global Recycled Standard, Fairtrade, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018, ISO 9001: 2015 and Sedex/Smeta.