TRADITIONAL CRAFT & HERITAGE – Afghanistan ~
Hand-embroidered shawls, scarfs, bags, home accessories – elevating unmarried & widowed women artisans out of poverty via rare, exquisite, ancient Khamak embroidery. Complex geometrical patterns, nature motives & new designs; cherishing aesthetic beauty. Finding structure, peace, meaning & autonomy through art. Creating independence from political parties, government & religious institutions. Modelling social entrepreneurship.