Electric Bazaar
Electric Bazaar is an attempt to reconcile East and West, translating traditional craftsmanship to m We’re always happy to hear from you.
Bringing you hidden treasures from the Bazaars of the Subcontinent to produce timeless, individual pieces.Valuing accessibility and quality in all aspects. Embedded in our vision is to create a sustainable and ethical brand, giving craftspeople the recognition deserved and preserve the rich art of handicrafts from the subcontinent. We are integrated with secure, trusted payment gateways and we del
13/07/2021
Our statement jewels really do elevate any look 🖤 We love how has paired her Electric Bazaar pieces with an all white airy outfit ~ perfect for summer!
03/05/2021
What fashion means to us 🖤
Slow fashion is beautiful and honours the hardworking people that make our garments. This month, it has been amazing to give back even more with 20% of all proceeds going towards donating Sewing Machines to low-income women in Pakistan so they can start their own tailoring businesses. We have almost donated 50 machines so far and it really has made a difference.
Together we can be the change we want to see!
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14/04/2021
Hoping that everyone's fasting is going well 🌙 May this Ramadan be a means of us all improving in our deen and character, cherishing time with our loved ones and giving more to those in need.
Electric Bazaar will be donating 20% of all purchases made from now until Eid, towards our Sewing Machine Project, which allows women from low-income backgrounds in Pakistan 🇵🇰 to start their own debt-free sewing business from home. Now more than ever, the poorest are struggling, due to yet another lockdown in Pakistan. A sewing machine is a sustainable, on-going form of chairty (Sadaqah Jariyah) that will empower needy women to earn income and feed their families.
31/03/2021
Choose well. Ethical and sustainable fashion is a good alternative to the fast fashion industry. Fast fashion is the largest employer of women globally (over 80% of garnment workers are women) but less than 2% of women workers earn a living wage. This has to stop. We are so proud that each of our pieces is handmade and tailored by Sonia, our amazingly talented seamstress! She particularly loved bringing this cape design to life 💙
27/03/2021
Our new collection is now LIVE!
Our main release feature luxurious fully-lined chikaankari fabrics in beautiful hand dyed colours. Timeless selection of modest pieces - can be worn for years to come.
As rules starts to ease, and Ramadan around the corner, it's a perfect time to buy new pieces to add to your wardrobe for those lovely summer outings to come 🌞
Shop online at electric-bazaar.com - limited pieces available
23/03/2021
4 DAYS till we release our maxi dress capsule collection! Here is a sneak peak of one of our favourites - mostly down to the beautiful colour, hand-dyed to perfection. All the pieces in this release are fully lined to ensure you don't have to wear a slip, top or leggings underneath... dw we've got you covered!
11/03/2021
oxidised silver jewellery ~ a timeless classic
26/02/2021
We've got that Friday feeling! Did you peep the beautiful mirrored Sindhi patchwork in our previous post 👀 well... we used the off-cuttings and trimmings from that to create this gorgeous piece! We love being able to use every last bit of each fabric or patchwork we have - to ensure nothing goes to waste! Let us know what you think in the comments😍
23/02/2021
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” @ Abbottabad ایبٹ آباد
29/12/2020
The pandemic has hit our small business hard this year - not being able to do the pop up events, fashion shows, market stalls and interact with you guys the same way we used to. Also due to the cancellation of flights we have had a lot of issues with our stock being delivered to us from Pakistan. But rest assured we do have new ideas, collections and events coming for 2021 - god willing! We are grateful to all of you who have stuck with us and are excited for what's to come 💕 here's to us growing and spreading our love for modesty and beautiful artisan skills!
14/10/2020
In love with our unique statement Afghan necklaces 🇦🇫 hand picked Vintage finds are always the best! Which is your favourite - 1, 2 or 3?
05/10/2020
Ajrakh is a unique form of blockprinting found in Sindh, and has become a trademark symbol of its culture and traditions. Ajrakh is also widespread in neighbouring areas of India in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
The beauty of Sindhi hand-block printed Ajrakh lies in the vibrancy of blues and reds; traditionally known as indigo and alizarine. Ajrakh is made with exclusively natural dyes, including both vegetable dyes and mineral dyes to stamp stunning geometric designs.
We love hunting for authentic hand made Ajrakh as part of our collections (as many printed copy versions are more widespread nowadays), especially more unique styles that really stand out from the rest and truly showcase this wonderful traditional artisanship!
A little Istanbul montage - spot our earrings making a feature at the end.
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14/09/2020
Hymns Of The Indus X Electric Bazaar
We’re so excited to incorporate these stickers into our packaging. Designed and produced by Hymns of the Indus - A project that attempts to showcase the culture, nature, and embodiment of the Indus River, and all of the areas that the river intersects with!! A creative initiative launched by the talented Lina. These stickers feature incredible digital artwork of our clothing, jewellery and accessories. They’re also available to purchase online- visit the following link: https://hymnsoftheindus.com/bazaar?category=electric+bazaar+collaboration
NEW Clothing
NEW Jewellery
NEW Accessories
We’ve just launched a whole variety of new pieces on our website. Some of our most popular clothing pieces have been restocked with new styles, colours and sizes. New rings vary from small and dainty to statement mosaic /meenakari styles. Our accessories collections are growing bigger and better with new styles of Topis in stunning new colours and prints.
To help reduce fabric waste we’ve launched hand block printed Bandannas made with cut offs from fabrics used to make our clothes and kimonos. And the most exciting release yet…. Our very first skirts and jewellery box collections!
Lots to browse and shop! Go go go…
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29/08/2020
Shot in the streets of old Lahore 📸🇵🇰 the city where this piece was hand embroidered and stitched by our all-female team!
23/08/2020
The one and only rocking our jhumkay! We are so in love with these stunning shots 🇦🇫❤
17/08/2020
🚨 NEW BLOG POST ALERT 🚨
Check out our latest blog post written by .mahmoodd discussing languages and how they are a lot more than just words - she looks at how language forms our identity and everything that comes along with that cultural aspect!
To read, follow this link: https://www.electric-bazaar.com/post/languages-a-composition-of-words-or-identity
16/08/2020
The common approach to living and shopping nowadays includes little concern for how our lifestyle habits affect the world.
However, when we start making informed choices and change our lifestyle to be more sustainable, we are capable of making significant improvements for our planet!
So next time, cycle to work. Use a tote bag when grocery shopping. Take pride in wearing that one new clothing item from an ethical source! Big or small, the changes you make do make a difference.
14/08/2020
“My internship is coming to an end and I couldn’t be any happier with how these past few months have gone! It has been a big learning experience for me as I have learnt so much more about myself, in terms of time management and handling different responsibilities, as well as about Electric Bazaar itself. It’s been so much fun connecting with EB’s amazing customers and followers who are always showing their love and support to the cause; getting to know more people and utilising this platform for interactions and communications that I cannot get anywhere else.
I also indulged in new softwares and editing techniques to match EB’s unique selling point, as well as learnt how to best implement my personal creativity in the brand’s work, which is definitely one of my highlights. I can’t say it was easy, but getting to learn so much and experience what I have, definitely made things worth it! I’ve also been keeping a really close relationship with Shamima and Alicya which was so lovely and made this experience more relaxed and enjoyable - as if it were just a group of friends working together.
I have to say, I never would’ve assumed things to be easy behind the scenes, but after taking on this role, I truly realised how much effort and care goes into every little thing - which just shows how hard working the members of the EB team really are. They’re also constantly motivating each other to do their best, which I find so admirable as it teaches me more about how to create a healthy work environment, especially for my future.” - Eman.
Thank you for staying tuned throughout our series. In our final episode we explore the struggles involved in separating India and Pakistan from each other and touch on the negative consequences the events of the Partition have had on Kashmir to this day. With the trauma of the Partition still present today, and the possibilities of having this addressed, we offer a way you can get involved in order to enable those who directly experienced the Partition to speak about and record their personal stories.
We just wanted to emphasise that in this series we have been unable to unpack the many themes and histories of partition, with the intent to summarise key events in an accessible manner. However, it is important to note that not all Muslims or Hindus felt the need to conform to religious division, with some believing the Partition was dominated by a British agenda.
We hope you learnt as much as we did this week, and we offer a prayer of healing to those who have directly or indirectly been effected by the Partition as well as those who are still suffering as a result of it to this day, with a special thought to the people of Kashmir.
10/08/2020
It’s been a few weeks since we launched our campaign and we couldn’t be any happier with how it is being received! Nothing gets us more excited than seeing your guys’ posts and stories so do keep tagging us! We hope the items you purchased make you feel as beautiful as they are 🥰 @ Walled City of Lahore
09/08/2020
We value our locally-producing makers that we partner with by ensuring they earn the fair wages that they deserve and safe working conditions.
Not everyone has the same experience in their working place. The garment workers that represent the foothold of the fast fashion industry earn little over the minimum wage, work over 14 hours a day, and face hazardous conditions which often lead to work injuries and factory fires.
Their situation has been invisible until 1,134 people lost their lives when a factory in Bangladesh collapsed in 2013. Their voices need to be heard and their conditions need to be improved!
Watch our story to get an insight into a day in the life of a garment worker and to find out more about who made your clothes!
The Partition narrative is incomplete without uncovering and acknowledging Bangladesh’s, previously known as East Pakistan, role and position within it. A history that is unfortunately often unknown or forgotten, we explore how Bangladesh had to go through a double independence struggle as a result of the 1947 divide. It is incredibly important for us to understand this in order to honour the million of lives lost.
Illustration creds: (Instagram
Video creds: Aqsa Ahmed
Aqsa Ahmed continues the discussion on the events surrounding the 1947 Partition. Today we will discover why the partition happened and what the role of the British was, with insight into how the idea of division based on religion grew, and the problems that came with the small timeline for the Partition to take place, as implemented by the British.
Artist cred: Arpita Singh (Leaping Bridge)
As part of our South Asian Heritage Month campaign, over the next week we will be uncovering the events surrounding the 1947 Partition, one of the biggest and most difficult moments of all South Asian history. We will begin to understand how and why our countries were divided, and how we are still impacted by it today.
While we believe it is incredibly important to have a holistic view of the Partition, we acknowledge that this is a sensitive topic as it concerns personal identities and histories, and that can cause difficult emotions to arise. If over the next week, you need anyone to speak to on this matter, please do not hesitate to message us for support.
We are grateful to Aqsa Ahmed for leading this discussion. Aqsa is a recent history graduate from Lancaster University and soon to be postgrad student at SOAS. She has led a Decolonising campaign at Lancaster and is launching a history project about 1947 partition narratives.
Without further ado, swipe left and begin your journey to understanding the 1947 Partition.
Illustration creds: (Instagram)
02/08/2020
Our main mission is to embed sustainable practice into all aspects of our business model. But what does it really mean to be sustainable in everyday life?
We will be exploring what being sustainable entails and the changes you can make towards living a more sustainable life!
Follow our 4-week Sustainable Sunday series designed to motivate and inspire communities to protect our planet and lives. Get informed on exciting topics such as pollution, waste, lifestyle, and supply chains!
02/08/2020
EID MUBARAK FROM THE ELECTRIC BAZAAR FAMILY 🕋
If you’re looking to donate to a worthy cause this Eid, we’re trying to raise money for 20 more sewing machines to reach our 50 target!
Although Eid al-Adha is often known as the festival of sacrificing animals, the true reasoning behind the act is remembering the level of obedience Prophet Ibrahim (AS) had for His Lord. His willingness to sacrifice his son for His sake is far more difficult than us sparing a small fraction of our wealth.
To donate visit https://www.electric-bazaar.com/sewing-machine
01/08/2020
20% OFF EVERYTHING!!
For many muslims, the term ‘EIDI’ refers to a gift (usually money 💸💸💸) given to younger members of the family by their parents, relatives or close friends to celebrate Eid!
We wanted to give you all a special Eidi this year to shop your favourite pieces from our collections.
For the first time ever use the code ‘EIDI’ to receive 20% off our ENTIRE website!
You can browse all jewellery and clothing collections online at electric-bazaar.com (limited stock!)
Coupon valid for the following 3 days of Eid - expires Midnight 4th August 2020.
What you waiting for?… go go go!
Our Story
Electric Bazaar is an attempt to reconcile East and West, translating traditional craftsmanship to modern styles. We bring you hidden treasures from the Bazaars of the Subcontinent to produce timeless, individual pieces.
Embedded in our vision is to create a sustainable and ethical brand, giving craftspeople the recognition deserved and preserve the rich art of handicrafts from the subcontinent. Valuing accessibility and quality in all aspects.
Trying to move away from fast fashion and its exploitative nature, we support an inclusive economy that empowers poorer families to sustain and support themselves, and where talent is valued at the heart of their work.
All our pieces are designed by Shamima and Alicya, based in the NW of England and are handmade and intricately embroidered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab & Balochistan in Pakistan.