Bright fabrics that speak of a dark existence

You can see bright colours woven into tiny squares of dark fabric. Neat, intricate and delicate, the embroidery speaks a story of joy, passion and the zest for life.

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"We run a sewing centre where women make a number of utilitarian items," says Zarina Ningarhari. ©Gulf News
The traditional embroidery work of Afghan refugee women is on display at the Afghanistan pavilion in the Global Village

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