Meet the makers
“I draw inspiration from the home I left. I remember the mountains, flowers and trees. I especially miss my garden.”
“I am from Afghanistan. It has been difficult adjusting to America. I really miss my mother and father. I am happy to have escaped my country and I am hopeful for my new life here in USA.”
“I learned embroidery when I was 6 years old. My daughter who is the same age asks me to teach her. I tell her she must learn to read and write English first.”