Zahr Mohra Handcrafted Stoneware — Carved in Baltistan

✓ Authentic · Gilgit-Baltistan

Zahr Mohra — Baltistan’s Hand-Carved Serpentine Stoneware

Zahr Mohra is a soft green-grey serpentine stone quarried in Baltistan, and for centuries craftsmen here have turned it on a lathe into cups, bowls, teapots and figures. The …

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Overview

About Zahr Mohra Handcrafted Stoneware — Carved in Baltistan

Zahr Mohra is a soft green-grey serpentine stone quarried in Baltistan, and for centuries craftsmen here have turned it on a lathe into cups, bowls, teapots and figures. The name itself carries the old belief that the stone reveals poison — zahr — which is why it was carved into drinking vessels for people who had reason to worry.

Every piece is cut from a single block and finished by hand, so no two are identical: the veining, the depth of green, the weight in the hand all differ. This is not pottery and not ceramic. It is stone, worked the way one family teaches the next.

Why you'll love it

Benefits of Zahr Mohra Handcrafted Stoneware — Carved in Baltistan

✓Carved by hand from a single block of stone
✓No two pieces are alike — natural veining
✓Holds heat far longer than ceramic
✓No glaze, no paint, no chemical coating
✓Extremely durable — heirloom pieces outlive generations
✓A living Baltistan craft, bought directly from the maker
✓A genuinely distinctive gift
✓Keeps a centuries-old workshop tradition alive

Everyday uses

Ways to enjoy Zahr Mohra Handcrafted Stoneware — Carved in Baltistan

Tea cups, saucers and teapots
Serving bowls and jam glasses
Cooking and serving pots
Tasbih beads carved from off-cuts
Decorative figures and clocks
Wedding and corporate gifts with real provenance

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Simple steps

How to use Zahr Mohra Handcrafted Stoneware — Carved in Baltistan

1Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap — never a dishwasher
2Avoid sudden temperature shocks; warm the piece gradually
3Dry fully before storing
4A light rub of food-safe oil now and then keeps the colour deep
5Handle with care: the stone is durable but it will chip if dropped on tile

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What is Zahr Mohra stone?

Zahr Mohra is a serpentine-family stone found in Baltistan, soft enough to carve when freshly quarried and hardening as it dries. Its colour runs from pale grey-green to deep olive, marbled with darker veins. The traditional belief that the stone reacts to poison gave it its name and its long association with drinking vessels.

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How a piece is made

A block is quarried, split and mounted on a hand-turned lathe. The craftsman cuts the outside first, hollows the inside, then finishes the surface entirely by hand — no glaze and no paint, because the stone is the finish. A single tea cup takes hours; a teapot takes days. The workshops are family workshops, and the skill passes down rather than being taught in a school.

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Caring for stoneware

Treat it as stone, not crockery. Hand wash in warm water with mild soap, avoid dishwashers and sudden heat changes, and dry it fully. An occasional rub with a food-safe oil brings the green back up. Looked after this way a piece lasts generations — which is the point of buying one.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What is Zahr Mohra?

Zahr Mohra is a soft green-grey serpentine stone quarried in Baltistan and carved by hand into cups, teapots, bowls, tasbih beads and figures. Each piece is cut from a single block, so the veining and colour are unique.

Why is it called Zahr Mohra?

The name comes from a centuries-old belief that the stone reveals poison — zahr. That reputation is why it was traditionally carved into drinking vessels, and the name has stayed with the craft ever since.

Is Zahr Mohra stoneware safe for food and drink?

Yes. The pieces are solid stone with no glaze, paint or chemical coating — the stone itself is the finish. They are traditionally used for tea, water and serving, and they hold heat far longer than ceramic.

How do I care for a Zahr Mohra piece?

Hand wash only, in warm water with mild soap. Avoid dishwashers and sudden temperature changes, and dry the piece fully before storing. An occasional rub of food-safe oil keeps the green deep.

What can I buy in Zahr Mohra?

Tea cups and saucers, teapots, serving bowls, jam glasses, cooking pots, tasbih beads, clocks and carved figures. Because every piece is hand-turned, sizes and shades vary from one to the next.

Who makes SkarduApp’s Zahr Mohra pieces?

Family workshops in Baltistan that have carved this stone for generations, selling directly through SkarduApp. Delivered across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery — tap Shop Zahr Mohra to see what is in stock.

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