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- A fashion student from UK, Grace was reunited with her lost artwork with the help of Pakistani photographer
- Ace Pakistani photographer Tajwar Munir discovered Grace’s lost artwork in a Lahore thrift store, tracing her through Instagram and initiating a heartwarming reunion, showcasing the power of social media.
- The global thrift trade, exemplified by Mohammad Anis’s B.UK Collection in Lahore, plays a pivotal role in giving discarded items a second life, connecting cultures and stories like the unexpected journey of Grace Hart’s sketches.
Grace Hart, a 20-year-old aspiring fashion student from Rugby, United Kingdom, faced an unfortunate setback when her cherished sketches and artwork portfolio went missing. Miraculously a year later her artwork was discovered by ace fashion Pakistani photographer Tajwar Munir in a thrift store in the bustling streets of Lahore.
From Rugby to Lahore
Approximately a year later, Grace stumbled upon a shocking revelation – her lost art was being sold in a Lahore thrift shop, over 4,000 miles away from UK. The geographical distance added an element of surrealism to the unfolding narrative.
Pakistani Photographer Traced the Artwork Through Social Media
In a remarkable twist of fate, a Lahore-based fashion photographer, Tajwar Munir, discovered Grace on Instagram and recognized her designs. What seemed like an improbable reunion began to take shape as Munir, captivated by the artwork, decided to restore it to its rightful owner. As he went through Grace’s art work in the thrift shop he was curious to know why anyone would throw away such beautiful pieces of art and decided to search for the artist through social media. He found Graces’ instagram account and sent her a DM stating he had found her sketches in an old thrift shop.
“I was going through stuff in the shop as I was looking for pieces to put in my room. I planned to cut the pictures and have them framed, when the thought occurred to me: ‘how can someone throw this work or give it away’?”
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Skepticism and Joy: An Instagram Encounter
When Tajwar Munir reached out to Grace via Instagram, the initial skepticism she harbored almost prevented her from replying to his message, thinking it would be a scam. However, persistent communication and months of anticipation culminated in the return of Grace’s treasured art, a testament to the power of social media.
A Global Exchange of Discarded Treasures
The bags containing Grace’s artwork found their way to a thrift shop in Saddar Bazaar, Lahore, owned by Mohammad Anis. This shop, named B.UK Collection, specializes in selling miscellaneous items sourced from UK charity shops. As the old saying goes, one man’s trash is anothers’ treasure, in this case we’re happy the trash was truly a treasure trove that was found by the hero Tajwar Munir.
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Global Thrift Trade
Mohammad Anis shed light on the global thrift trade, describing how discarded items, termed “kabarr,” are acquired from UK charity stores, pre-loved item shops, and homes. These items, ranging from crockery to electronics and toys, undergo a journey from UK warehouses to shops like B.UK Collection. People often come looking for collectible crockery items and other things from stores like these.
The story of Grace Hart’s lost sketches underscores the interconnected nature of the global thrift trade, emphasizing how discarded items find new homes and admirers.
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