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Afghanistan


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Many of our Artisan Partners in Afghanistan spent time in Pakistan as refugees during Taliban rule—but today they are crafting new beginnings for themselves and their families. Through their work, the women are able to be breadwinners in their families and experience personal and economic empowerment. Our Partner Business provides over 50 women with fair and flexible work opportunities.

100% OF THE ARTISANS
who make our pieces in Afghanistan are women




Artisan Stories



Afghanistan

Fatima

Afghanistan

Qobra



Techniques


Hand Embroidered Textiles

In Afghanistan, embroidery is a cherished craft that is often passed down from mother to daughter. Using traditional embroidery techniques and motifs, our Partners hand embroider intricate designs to create styles that carry a beautiful legacy. Each piece takes many hours to create and is stitched with love and care.





Inside Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Located along the ancient Silk Road, Afghanistan has been a crossroads for culture and trade for thousands of years. As a result, the country is home to people of many different backgrounds.

Art is a vital part of Afghan culture, and the Afghan people have cherished poetry for centuries. Caves in the Afghan city of Bamiyan are home to the world's first oil paintings.

Decades of war between the Afghan government and the Taliban resulted in political and economic instability. Afghans are working hard to rebuild in the face of continued violence.

Conditions for Afghan women have improved since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, but Afghanistan still ranks as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women.

COUNTRIES & TECHNIQUES
Afghanistan Hand Embroidered Textiles
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Guatemala Handwoven Textiles, Beadwork
Haiti Upcycled Metal, Hand Cut Leather
India Handmade Metal & Glass, Hand Cut Leather
Kenya Brass
Nepal Traditional Metalworking, Inlay
Peru Hand Embroidered Textiles, Brass & Sterling Silver
Rwanda Dutch Wax Print Fabric
Thailand Porcelain, Gold, Rice Paper
Uganda Paper Beads, Ethically Sourced Horn
Vietnam Ethically Sourced Water Buffalo Horn, Marble, Metal