About Us
There are some stories that begin not with a business plan, but with a mother’s silent prayer.
After the birth of my third daughter, I found myself navigating the quiet storm of postpartum depression — a season where even the light felt heavy. Between sleepless nights and small moments of stillness, I found solace in art. With a brush in one hand and my baby in the other, I began to paint — not just colors on a canvas, but fragments of my healing heart.
In those moments of creation, memories began to resurface — of my Indian roots and my husband’s Pakistani childhood. He spoke of the hand-painted kettles from the streets of Lahore and the dazzling truck art of Karachi; I shared stories of the ornate embroidery from Delhi and the intricate carvings on the doors of forts in Jaipur and Jodhpur.
As we shared these pieces of our past with our children, we realized how similar our worlds truly were. The road trips filled with laughter, the pit stops for chai and snacks, the grand historic sites that tell stories of shared heritage — every memory echoed across borders.
That’s when we knew we had to bring this connection to life. We wanted our daughters — and the world — to see how beautifully intertwined our cultures are.
And so, Dastkaari was born.
A name that means “handcraft,” Dastkaari is more than a brand — it’s a reflection of love, culture, and resilience. It’s where art meets healing, and where every brushstroke carries the heartbeat of South Asia. Through hand-painted kettles, decor, and vibrant designs inspired by Truck Art and Mughal Art, we share a story of unity — of two nations, one soul.
Today, Dastkaari is a family of little hands and big dreams. My daughters paint beside me, pack with me, and listen wide-eyed to stories of their grandparents — stories of a time when borders were softer, and colors told tales of togetherness.
Every kettle we design, every color we choose, carries a bit of our history and a whole lot of heart.
From our home to yours — thank you for being part of the Dastkaari journey.
A journey of art, healing, and heritage — crafted with love.