Kabul’s Murad Khani Revives Its Heritage Through Architecture and Craft

In the historic Murad Khani quarter of Old Kabul, efforts to restore Durrani-era architecture are bringing the neighbourhood’s heritage back into focus. The revival links the preservation of buildings with the survival of traditional handicrafts.

Rather than treating architecture and craft as separate concerns, the project brings them together. Restoring the quarter means caring not only for its physical character, but also for the skills that form part of its cultural identity.

The Firozkoh Institute is part of that effort to safeguard handicrafts. Its role connects the renewal of Murad Khani’s historic surroundings with the preservation of knowledge held by craftspeople.

The experience offers a view of heritage conservation that reaches beyond buildings. In Murad Khani, reviving Old Kabul’s story also means keeping its craft traditions alive.