Asaf Ali
Kashmir Loom
Asaf's passion for textiles started when he was 15 year’s old as an apprentice to his uncle, a collector of the finest old carpets in Srinagar, Kashmir.
Growing up surrounded by these beautiful carpets, he learnt a great deal about them. That's how he happened to meet Jenny Housego, an avid collector of old carpets.
Jenny is very knowledgeable about the history of textiles and carpets. In her quest to learn more about where and how the fibre from the ladakh Changra goats was spun and woven, she turned to Asaf who, being of an enthusiastic and curious nature, was more than happy to embark on that journey. This partnership was the beginning of Kashmir Loom 18 years ago, and, as co-founder, Asaf has been instrumental in its vision’s realisation ever since.