Silai,verb, means stitching. Wali,noun, is a suffix for the feminine gender.
SilaiWaliis a social enterprise in New Delhi, India, that upcycles waste fabric generated from apparel scraps to create handcrafted decorations by Afghan women refugees in India.
Artisan Team
The aritsan team at SialiWali is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and talent of Afgan women refugees in New Delhi. Working together, they infuse each product with a rich tapestry of cultural heritage art of stitching, emboridery, and crochet work, these skilled women bring to life unique pieces that tell stories of tradition, perseverance, and beauty.
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Their products are eco-friendly and support sustainable incomes that help build communities of marginalised artisans in observance of Fair Trade principles.
