Women Showcase Handicrafts at Three-Day Exhibition in Herat

A three-day exhibition of women’s handicrafts has been held in Herat, showcasing handmade products and artistic creations by women and girls. The aim of the exhibition is to help market these products.

The exhibition organizer, Sosan Kazemi, said: “At this exhibition, we have displayed Afghan carpets, kilims, felt products, as well as miniature artworks, paintings, small ceramic items, laser engraving, and hand-carved works.”

The purpose of organizing the exhibition was described as introducing and promoting the handicrafts and artistic creations of women and girls.

One of the participants, Negita Dorani, said: “Our goal is to protect our culture and history and to preserve our cultural heritage through art and present it to the international community.”

Another participant, Malika Hashemi, said: “This exhibition provides women with the opportunity to showcase their art and handicrafts at an international level and to preserve the country’s authenticity and culture.”

According to the participants, public support is essential for the growth of handicrafts and home-based production. They also want to introduce the achievements of Afghan women and girls to the world.

Another participant, Quraish Malakzada, said: “The exhibition serves as a bridge of communication, allowing art to cross borders and enabling other countries to learn about Afghanistan’s art and artists.”

Participant Soraya Sadat said: “This exhibition is very effective and helps promote women’s handicrafts. It introduces women’s handicraft products to international audiences.”

The exhibition comes at a time when women’s business activities in Herat have increased significantly in recent years.

According to figures from the Herat Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries, over the past nearly three years, more than 1,000 women and girls have launched business activities, creating job opportunities for thousands of others.