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The Forgotten Craftswomen

Artisanal work in South Asia has a deeply historical and culturally rich embedment; something you can't extract out of the region. While many try, leaving mostly female artisanal workers with low wages and close to no recognition for their creations, the roots of arts and crafts remain strong. Belonging to Pakistan, crafts can be found in a variety of things – from your clothes, to your furniture to the hanging on your bedroom wall. This collage represents this variety and gives us a gentle reminder to the importance of South Asian cultural artisans, their lives, and our connection to them.