Laajverd (Pakistan) is a research and practice based organization working on the intersections of cultural geography, design and arts. For the past decade we have been working with local mountain communities to document and preserve cultural practices whilst providing a platform to local academics and heritage workers to engage in ethical practices of preserving cultural assets. As an academically engaged organization we are involved in exploring forms of representation, policy making and setting up community museums.
Cockpit (UK) is home to some of the most exciting makers in the world.
Spanning every kind of craft, our makers are united by extraordinary skills and imagination. Cockpit gives makers tools to build their businesses so they can focus on what they do best. From studio space to business advice, Cockpit is where careers in crafts are made. A voice for making in all its forms, Cockpit stands for the transformative power of craft to shape a better world.