Monday, September 14, 2009

Reviving Afghan fashion, one stitch at a time (Reuters)

KABUL (Reuters Life!) –
Tweaking folds of black and gold silk, Zolaykha Sherzad frowns. Reinventing a country known for burqa-clad women as a source of high-end fashion means getting every stitch right and something is not perfect with a dress.



Her pared-down modern take on traditional Afghan fabrics and designs already draws a steady stream of politicians, diplomats, businesswomen, and even the odd tourist, to her atelier and shop in a lush traditional

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