One of the objectives of this project is to contribute to the improvement of women’s social status in the region, along with the preservation of cultural heritage. The project began with a few freelance women doing handicrafts, as well as volunteers from Gulu Giyoh, who shared a desire to preserve the culture and traditions of the Badakhshan region. They began supporting Gulu Giyoh in restoring forgotten traditions such as embroidery and creating unique handicrafts, including toys, clothes and household items.
In the following videos you can see some traditional knitting techniques, as well as the making of different items.
Traditional dolls, so-called lukhtak.
A resident of Ishkashim district of Badakhshan, Zuhro, talks about spinning wool at home.
Knitting woolen socks, so-called jurabs, with a hook.
The video shows the technique of knitting jurabs with two needles.
Knitting jurabs with four needles.
A resident of Ishkashim district of Badakhshan, Garimo, shows the technique of knitting woolen socks with four needles.
The video shows the technique of knitting Bartang jurabs with a hook.
A resident of Ishkashim district of Badakhshan, Sodatbaht, talks about knitting a jumper with two needles.
A resident of Ishkashim district of Badakhshan, Gulbarg, talks about the technique of knitting gloves with three needles.
The process of creating a namad, a woolen carpet.
A resident of Ishkashim district of Badakhshan, Zaynura, shows the technique of weaving traditional pendants.
The video shows a resident of Ishkashim district of Badakhshan, Gulbarg, preparing wool for further processing.