The Story Behind Her Craft Artisans
These beautifully crafted and embroidered scarves, handbags, and home decor items are more than just products—they are potent symbols of resilience, creativity, and hope in the face of immense challenges. Created by Afghan girls and women living under Taliban rule, each piece tells a unique story of courage, determination, and the refusal to let their voices be silenced.
The hand-embroidered tablecloths, scarves, handbags, and shoes are all crafted by Afghan girls who embody resilience and creativity. Despite the Taliban’s oppression and the challenges they face daily, these young artisans are preserving their culture while expressing their individuality. The vibrant colors, intricate beadwork, and delicate embroidery in each item symbolize Afghan heritage and a future where Afghan girls can live freely, learn, and dream without fear.
Your purchase is more than just a transaction—it is a statement of solidarity, a way to support Afghan girls and women who are determined to write their own stories despite the barriers they face. Bring a piece of Afghan heritage into your home and help empower these young artisans to keep creating, dreaming, and inspiring.
Amena
Empowering a Retired Teacher Through Art
Meet Amena, a former teacher from Kabul who was a dedicated to educating young minds, but with the Taliban takeover, she lost her job overnight.
Her Craft found Amena in a turmoiled situation, unable to feed her family, however, she had a great passion for art. Her Craft made it possible for her to turn to her lifelong love of art. Her hand-embroidered scarves and bags are not just accessories; they embody her passion, creativity, and commitment to continue contributing to her family even though she does not have a formal teacher’s job anymore.
By purchasing Amena’s creations, you support her in maintaining her independence, giving her a chance to sustain her family’s livelihood and feel a renewed sense of purpose.
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Maryam
Education Through Craft
Maryam is 18 years old, a young artisan, she was left out of her first-year university when the Taliban took over Afghanistan. However, she never stopped dreaming of completing her education. She dreams of completing medical college abroad.
Her Craft has committed to help her achieve that goal. As the first sponsor, Her Craft will help her come to the US and complete her education. However, her family’s financial situation often seems like an insurmountable obstacle.
Her father, unable to work, leaves Maryam as the family’s hope for a better future for five people, including two younger brothers and her mother. Maryam’s exquisite hand-beaded handbags reflect her resilience and her desire to carve out a brighter future.
Every purchase of Maryam’s creations helps her save money for a future where she could flee the country and complete her education. Your purchase will also help her give back to her family.
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Sadaf's Story
Handcrafted with Hope
Sadaf’s story is one of courage and sacrifice. With her mother ill and her father paralyzed, Sadaf took on the responsibility of providing for her family. Her hand-embroidered tablecloths, placemats, and bracelets are crafted with care, reflecting the beauty of Afghan heritage.
Through her work, Sadaf brings warmth to her home, ensuring her family has food on the table and hope in their hearts.
By buying Sadaf’s products, you are not just acquiring a beautiful piece of Afghan art—you are providing a lifeline to a family striving to overcome adversity.
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Zarghuna's Craftsmanship
A Mother's Determination
Zarghuna is a widowed mother whose intricate embroidered shoes have become her means of survival. With no external support after losing her husband to the Taliban in their last offensive to the north of Afghanistan in early 2021 and leaving three children behind, Zarghuna relied on her skills, passed down through generations, to keep herself afloat.
Her creations—colorful, vibrant, and filled with love—reflect her dedication to her children and her desire to preserve Afghan cultural traditions. She was selling these products to local shops when a Her Craft agent found her in northern Kabul.
We aim to support this single mother, in any way we possibly can. Therefore, by purchasing Zarghuna’s embroidered shoes, you are helping her provide a stable life for her children, filled with dignity and hope.
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Zuhal's Story
Fighting Against Early Marriage, A Young Girl's Defiance
In Afghanistan, many young girls face the threat of early marriage, often forced upon them due to economic pressures. One 16-year-old artisan chose a different path. She picked up her needle and thread to weave a future on her own terms.
She contacted Her Craft through a field agent and offered to craft kids embroidered shoes. Her embroidered shoes are not only beautiful but also represent her fight for freedom, education, and the right to choose her own future.
By supporting her work, you stand in solidarity with her fight against oppression, helping her, and others like her, continue their education and pursue their dreams.
