Harvard Club of Washington, DC

Treasures of Afghanistan and Central Asia 101 including music, jewelry and textiles of all kinds

All are welcome to participate and all proceeds will benefit the Harvard Club of Washington DC $15. for HCW members, $25.00 for non-members.:

Enjoy an afternoon foray into the arts and crafts of Afghanistan and the rest of Central Asia.Our charming host Mr. Temur Zamani is American educated  collectorand has invited us to explore the arts and crafts of all of Central Asia in his Georgetown emporium filled to the rafters with textiles, clothing, jewelry and ceramics collected by five generations of his family throughout Central Asia.

We will savor tea  and sweets Afghan style as we explore the collections of Mr. Zamani and listen to the live soulful music of maestro Masood Omari, an expert tabla player and  well known teacher.

All participants are invited, and indeed encouraged,  to bring their own picees of jewelry, ceramic or textiles which Mr. Zamani has graciously offered to identify and explain to the group.