Guldusi is a hand embroidery program launched in 2004, now enabling 200 women in Afghanistan to support their families.These embroideries, mainly integrated into patchworks, showcase the evolution of Afghan craftsmanship and its incorporation into European textile art through competitions—an artistic and intercultural exchange like no other.
Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines
Eglise Saint Nicolas, 4 Rue de l'Église, 68160 Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines
2025
Each piece will include at least one silk embroidery in the shape of a triangle, created by the Afghan woman.A wide variety of textile techniques, both hand and machine, are expected. The European artist’s inspiration proves that a connection between our two cultures is possible.The exhibition will also feature a collection of around twenty antique embroidered prayer cloths from the Hazara ethnic group.
