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Markhor

Premium handcrafted leather footwear and goods brand from Lahore, exporting artisan-made products globally.

Updated 6 June 2026 - Pakistani Startups index

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Markhor was founded in Lahore in 2015 and achieved early global recognition through a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising funds from backers in over 30 countries. The company works with traditional Lahori craftsmen to produce handmade leather shoes and goods that are exported to North America, Europe and the Middle East. Markhor represents the potential for Pakistan's artisan economy to access global consumer markets through brand-building and e-commerce.

Sectorconsumer
Stagegrowth
FundingBootstrapped / Kickstarter
Employees50+
Founded2015