I'm sorry but I've woken up on the wrong side of bed today. Thoroughly annoyed at how people are whining about how expensive small business are. Going to do a thread about some small businesses that DO NOT make massive sums of money but offer quality products.

https://instagram.com/mograbyfpt?igshid=t8w6dcsror4b

Mogra by FPT offers the prettiest hand embroidered tote bags and pouches.

https://instagram.com/greedygoosefoods?igshid=1pn2cq1skgasn

Want homemade pesto? Hummus? Cookies? Cakes? All at reasonable prices? Greedy Goose by @guldaar is your answer in Lahore.

Sick of same old patterns when it comes to craft? No problem, check out Labour and Love who make modern designs and items.
https://instagram.com/labourlove?igshid=fwn388trzutq

Karachi folks this one is for you. You don't want to pay too much for craft? Fine. Buy from artisans then. https://instagram.com/handicraftskhadija?igshid=1ryb8lhe1ttyx

Are you overwhelmed by all the fancy stuff out there and just want a beautiful yet economical present? Gulnar it is with exclusive items

https://instagram.com/gulnar.treasuretrove?igshid=1kvtfk3c6y0ah

Not exactly a business but pro life and support women? Donate to this small NGO that is actually trying to save women and babies.

https://instagram.com/safedeliverysafemother?igshid=19mp3z72d9yrg

"we collect depressed people and cheer them up". Handmade fabric, notebooks, keyrings... Sold!
https://instagram.com/remtem?igshid=14oftoxeyxd3t

Want a pretty sari but don't have the budget? https://instagram.com/saareeka_official?igshid=rvxbcrz2a1k0

Blue pottery, pls don't roll your eyes, just buy directly from artisan and pay half the price. https://instagram.com/multanlok?igshid=93ers7mc4stt

Like chiffon Embroidered items? Hand embroidery? Look no further than this https://instagram.com/shahsembroideries?igshid=xegfhgx4jlba

Handpainted dupattas where young girls are also trained so they can earn while studying or after marrying from home
https://instagram.com/meshe_and_doddy?igshid=gmhcucazjwjw

You want those trinkets and silver pieces then go here https://instagram.com/port.of.jewellery?igshid=x4l4dodu7u11

PLEASE support local literary initiatives. You will not be disappointed. https://instagram.com/desicollective.official?igshid=f17y0c9ya0w9

Want to help publishing flourish? Support your homegrown union simply by liking. https://instagram.com/authorsalliance?igshid=10depnog4pfs4

Don't like modern furniture? Build your own with https://instagram.com/myofshop?igshid=1n0vx6j9zn63u

Rare books up for sale right here https://instagram.com/babarsbibliotheca?igshid=stgeyryk3hz3

Curvy women, this one is for you. Support and products, two in one https://instagram.com/dewanezahracurvystyle?igshid=120hlfushskq9

Check this woman out who has the potential to be a local version of Accessorise/Monsoon https://instagram.com/rehanacollection100?igshid=19wf7luguovbt

Hand embroidered clothing https://instagram.com/hunar_rang?igshid=1sgne74fh0hmn

Heartbreaking story channelled into craft https://instagram.com/ombrebyaman?igshid=yqrk93qhm3iz

Phulkari is NOT hideously expensive when you buy it directly from Naseem Baji
https://instagram.com/naseemkhaddi?igshid=19egeozjxet92

Such beautiful bags and wallets
https://instagram.com/kimmysbags?igshid=10fon6cd1gfhs

Calligraphy art by hand
https://instagram.com/naamcustomart?igshid=ufownavfkkom

Stationery art
https://instagram.com/goyaa.co?igshid=d0ti4xbv7u1n

Want to listen to podcasts? Support this initiative, the first seraiki podcast in Pakistan
https://mobile.twitter.com/seraikast 

Local publishers are churning out fabulous books PLEASE buy from them
https://instagram.com/alabooksandauthors?igshid=19d39526hfq9m

No one is working as hard as Awais khan in developing writing in Pakistan
https://instagram.com/thewritinginstitute?igshid=1abhanl4s1u7i

This organisation is amazing
https://instagram.com/sheworks.official?igshid=jcee268bflq

Postcards, boxes, tote bags and a channel
https://instagram.com/fromlahorewithlove?igshid=1ck4tzwu0q3ki

Utterly fantastic STEM lab for children
https://instagram.com/thestemlabpakistan?igshid=xeh1y60obuns