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Tags: Responsible Fashion, Craft stories, Huma Adnan, Fnkasia, Brides, Refugee craft, Hand made jewellery
This week, You! talks to designer Huma Adnan about sustainable fashion and her contribution to the cause through her project ‘Craft Stories’... We live in a world of fast fashion. It is often defined as cheap, trendy clothing that samples ideas from the catwalk or celebrity culture turned into garments in high-street stores at breakneck speed. With the looming doom and gloom of the environment, many industries have been called out for their carbon footprint and to make changes in their ways.
Huma Adnan and UNHCR highlight talent with ‘Craft Stories’
March 13, 2019 Posted by: Shahjehan Saleem Posted in: The News International
Tags: Responsible Fashion, Craft stories, Huma Adnan, Fnkasia, Brides, Refugee craft, Hand made jewellery
The designer showcased a collection of ethnic jewelry handcrafted by Afghan refugee women in
Karachi… After collaborating with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) last year, designer Huma Adnan has been constantly working with refugee men and women in Karachi in the hope to economically empower them. Earlier this week she – in partnership with the UNHCR - hosted a fashion show to unveil her latest collection for the project.
Huma Adnan collaboration with UNCHR for the welfare of refugees in Pakistan
Tags: Responsible Fashion, Craft stories, Huma Adnan, Fnkasia, Brides, Refugee craft, Hand made jewellery
Designer Huma Adnan’s effort to train 25 Afghan refugee women as part of United Nation Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) led project is laudable. In collaboration with the NGO Aik Hunar Aik Nagar (AHAN), Huma is now able to monetize their talent of handcrafting jewellery in an exclusive collection ‘Craft Stories’.
Refugee-made jewellery shines at fashion show
March 11, 2019 Posted by: Sana Jamal Posted in: Gulf News
Tags: Responsible Fashion, Craft stories, Huma Adnan, Fnkasia, Brides, Refugee craft, Hand made jewellery
Islamabad: Vibrant and bold jewellery made of ceramic beads, fabric, metal and stones at the fashion show “Craft Stories” in Karachi may be just jewellery for spectators. But for those refugee artisans who crafted them, it was a life-changing experience.
“I feel like I am making a difference, like I have finally found my purpose [in life],” shared Shareefa, an Afghan refugee and mother of four, who is now working as an artisan for six months now.
