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Kandahar Treasure takes pride in partnering with institutions to not only increase our markets but also receive advice and resources from professional business training institutions dedicated to helping growing businesses in the developing world. If you would like to partner with us, please contact info@kandahartreasure.org.
Any funds sent to Kandahar Treasure, beyond the cost of a product, are 100% invested in our programs and infrastructure. To support Kandahar Treasure financially, contact us for donation instructions.
Our women artisans hand-embroider scarves and large shawls; tea towels and table linens; zippered coin pouches and totes; decorative pillow cases; women’s dresses, tunics and kaftans; baby clothes and linens; children’s dresses and more! We are in the process of developing new product lines to share with the world. If you would like to create a bespoke product for your retail shop or are interested in purchasing an order of our best-selling designs, contact us.
Please visit the SHOP tab to purchase hand-embroidered products. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about trunk shows and markets, and contact us if you are interested in bespoke orders for your retail shop.
Shop KT through our retail partners Ibu Movement, Stoora Collections, and Global Goods Partners.
Your purchase or donation provides employment opportunities for women in Kandahar, Afghanistan, that would otherwise have little to no income to take care of themselves or their families. This income provides them with dignity and confidence and leads to a ripple effect in the community as women invest in their families. Furthermore, your support of KT allows us to provide our artisans and staff members with personal financial management training, business skills training, and other meaningful experiences for the women of Kandahar.
A little care goes a long way in promoting longevity of your product. Please follow these instructions to ensure your product remains in its full glory for years to come.
Khamak products are an investment; they are hand embroidered art pieces that are typically passed from one generation to another. The exquisite craftsmanship has earned these products worldwide respect and unending love. The finest quality of Khamak embroidery will maintain the art through many generations if treated with care.
Dry Clean: We highly recommend that your Khamak products be professionally dry cleaned.
Hand Wash: Use lukewarm water with non bleach detergent to hand wash your product (or launder in machine using hand wash cycle). Hand dry; do not place product in dryer.
Ironing: Steam ironing is recommended.
For further assistance please contact us at sales@kandahartreasure.org.
All customer orders are shipped from Sterling, Virginia. After products arrive from Kandahar, Afghanistan, our products are individually checked for quality, tagged and packaged for our customers.
Please email us at sales@kandahartreasure.org with your order number.
Please email us at sales@kandahartreasure.org with your order number, and an explanation/photo of the defect.
Due to the size of our business we are not able to alter or cancel orders once they have been placed, but please email us immediately at sales@kandahartreasure.org with any concerns.
If you are interested in placing an order for shipment to a country other than the United States, please contact sales@kandahartreasure.org. Please note that KT also sells products from their workshop in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
If you are having trouble checking out, please visit our site on your personal computer and try to purchase items individually through WooPay or Google Pay. If you check out with your credit card and receive an error message, please check your email to ensure the order was processed. Contact us as sales@kandahartreasure.org for more assistance.