About Us
Sangat Studio is built through the collective efforts of artists, artisans, students, and community members who believe in the power of collaboration. Each individual contributes their unique skills, knowledge, and creativity to support craft traditions, community engagement, and socially driven projects.
About the team
Sangat Studio is built through the collective efforts of artists, artisans, students, and community members who believe in the power of collaboration. Each individual contributes their unique skills, knowledge, and creativity to support craft traditions, community engagement, and socially driven projects.
Kanza Nasir
Kanza Nasir is a multidisciplinary socially engaged artist whose work explores themes of community, belonging, and cultural exchange. Born and raised in Pakistan, her practice often works alongside artisans and community members, highlighting traditional knowledge while creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Nasir is the founder of Sangat Studio, a community-centered initiative that supports craft traditions through collaborative design and socially engaged projects.
Yusuf Bhai
Yusuf Bhai is a skilled basketry artisan who works with Peesh and Palm leaves, practicing traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. Born and raised in Balochistan, Pakistan, he has developed expertise in multiple methods of weaving natural fibers, creating durable and beautifully crafted everyday objects.
Today, Yusuf Bhai runs his shop at Empress Market in Saddar, Karachi, where he continues to practice and sustain this traditional craft.
Our story
Sangat Studio is a platform for community engagement where craft, art, and community meet. Rooted in the meaning of Sangat, community or fellowship, the studio brings people together through collaborative exchange and shared creativity.
Sangat Studio operates as a space for collaboration among artisans, artists, designers, and community members. It encourages the exchange of ideas, skills, knowledge, and cultural heritage, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and collective growth.
Through craft, Sangat Studio aims to provide artisans with a stronger platform to sustain and grow their livelihoods, while socially engaged art practices serve as a hub for creative collaboration and community participation. By bringing together diverse voices and practices, the studio fosters relationships that strengthen both craft traditions and community bonds.
In alignment with these values, 30% of Sangat Studio's profit margin is reinvested into socially engaged community projects, supporting initiatives that encourage cultural exchange, creativity, and mutual support.
Our goal
Our goal is to create a cycle of giving, a gift economy that cherishes both craft traditions and the communities that sustain them.
Our Student Representatives
Sangat – Self-Service Mobile Kitchen acts as a catalyst for engagement among students at Sam Houston State University. Our dedicated student representatives play an essential role in ensuring the initiative runs smoothly while supporting the needs of the student community. Through their involvement, the project fosters collaboration, care, and collective responsibility, helping build a stronger and more connected campus community.
Student Representative (Alumni)
Student Representative (Current)