Artisans & Specialists

Our Team

The master craftsmen, apprentices and specialists who keep Multan's blue pottery tradition alive, from clay preparation and kiln firing to glazing, restoration and contemporary design.

The Kashigar Family

Generations of Masters

The family lineage leading the workshop, passing the craft from master to apprentice.

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6th Generation

Ustad Muhammad Wajid Kashigar

Master Heritage Advisor & Master Restorer (Family Head)

6th-generation master providing mentorship in Multani pottery, red clay ceramics, white clay stoneware, including ceramic tiles, historic restoration oversight, reproduction, and traditional formula preservation.

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7th Generation

Ubaid Wajid Kashigar

Master Ceramic Blue Pottery Specialist & Lead Artisan

7th-generation lineage master heading the workshop, specialising in end-to-end pottery designing, advanced wheel-throwing, signature cobalt glazes, and modern design integration.

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Young Successor

Ayan Ubaid

Junior Apprentice & Wheel-Throwing Assistant

Family apprentice focused on foundational clay prep, traditional vessel shaping, and basic turning techniques.

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Young Successor

Zain Ubaid

Junior Apprentice & Glazing Assistant

Family apprentice assisting with mineral pigment mixing, kiln preparation, and hands-on finishing touches.

Artists & Heritage Masters

Specialists & Collaborators

Contemporary artists and heritage masters behind the studio's tile work, motifs and cobalt glazes.

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Muhammad Nauman Mirza

Lead Contemporary Ceramic Artist & Tradition Specialist for Ceramics

Directing artistic vision, bridging ancient Multani Kashigari heritage with modern ceramic art, pottery and diplomatic gifts, presenting innovative glazes and techniques to the world.

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Ali Soomro

Ceramic Tiles & Architectural Blue Pottery Specialist

Artist for large-scale glazed tile work and pottery in structural terracotta, and a master of intricate surface ornamentation for shrines and monuments.

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Aziz Ahmad

Master Heritage Artisan & Glaze Specialist

Traditional master recognised for historic architectural tile work and classical cobalt pigment blending.

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Mian Rahim

Classical Motif & Pigment Innovator

Historic artist celebrated for originating deep cobalt gradients and intricate geometric border designs.

In the Workshop

Workshop Artisans

The hands behind every piece, from raw Multani clay to the kiln's final turquoise-blue sheen.

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Allah Ditta

Traditional Kiln Master & Firing Specialist

Veteran kiln technician managing wood- and gas-fired kiln temperatures to achieve the signature Multani turquoise-blue sheen.

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Ghulam Shabbir

Master Clay Mixer & Preparation Artisan

Specialist in sourcing, cleaning, and ageing Multani raw clay (Met) to ensure the structural integrity of large pottery pieces.

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Abdul Waheed

In-House Studio Artist & Production Painter

Resident artisan executing daily production, hand-painting, and glazing workflows within the workshop.