antique embroidery

The valleys of Swat / Hazara and neighboring areas have faced incessant turmoil. Yet, or perhaps because of that turmoil, the human spirit looks inward and finds ways to create … Continue reading →

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Presenting an old Hazara embroidery - that is as simple as it is complex. A textile that is as much for the eyes as it is for the mind! A textile that has captivated me for months. The 'Snowflake' Shawl

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What does one get when the women of a social group have a strong intellect, happiness in their hearts and time on their hands? Art. Art that is used to … Continue reading →

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THE DOWRY A young girl leaves her home to join another family of which she knows very little. She has spent her childhood and early youth sheltered within the large … Continue reading →

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