Karima Akbary

Afghanistan

Year(s) attended: 2009

Supported by Rubia

Embroidery

Rubia, a nonprofit organization, was founded in response to a critical need to create economic opportunities for Afghan refugee women and provides an opportunity for self-support and preserving embroidery skills practiced for generations. Rubia is committed to working in the old ways with natural fibers, plant dyes and designs rooted in Central Asia that reflect diverse geographical and textile traditions from the various regions. All work is hand-sewn from locally produced products such as Kabul-woven cotton, handspun and hand-loomed cotton, silk threads and donated yarns.