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October 16, 2007 Be socially conscious and stylish at the same time thanks to Artizan Sarai. The company works with producers, in Afghanistan, India, Morocco and more, who support gender equity, fair labor, safe working conditions and have environmental smarts. The end result is gorgeous jewels like this Afghan silver and bead necklace , a great fall accessory. [View Website] |
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October 3, 2007 AFGHANISTAN IN STYLE AT D.C. FASHION WEEK Washington, D.C. – Afghan style was “in vogue” at D.C. Fashion Week’s International Ethical Fashion Show. Held at the gorgeous Galleria at Lafayette Center in the heart of Washington, D.C., the once-a-year event attracted over 200 guests from the media, retail, design, fashion, diplomatic and development communities. [Read Full Article] |
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August 2007 Artizan Sarai - Handcrafted Home Decor and Accessories Artizan Sarai is the first collection of its kind: handcrafted jewelry, home décor, and accessories all made in Afghanistan. Artizan Sarai is a new and unique online boutique for stylish and socially conscious consumers. The launch event for Artizan Sarai drew an audience of over 200 people who were interested in purchasing the label’s highly anticipated collection of handcrafted jewelry, embroidered home décor, and exquisite fashion accessories. [Read Full Article] |
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June 11, 2007 DC Sisters Launch Boutique to Help Afghan Artists After returning to Afghanistan for the first time since childhood, sisters Alina Atash, Mariam A. Nawabi, Samira Atash, and Zohra Atash decided to create Artizan Sarai. During their visit, they were affected by the poor living conditions and decided to start a business that would provide sustainable jobs for economically disadvantaged artisans. [Read Full Article] |
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April 2007 For Love of Afghanistan The traditional lemonade stand wasn’t ambitious enough for Mariam Nawabi and her sisters. They were making money for college—nickels, dimes, and quarters wouldn’t suffice. So they put on a show in order to charge more money and to provide much-needed entertainment for their small South Carolina town. [Read Full Article] |
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11 April 2007 World Bank Retail Store Brings Afghan Crafts, Culture to the Masses Afghan artisans are getting a helping hand from a small retail shop in Washington D.C. As VOA's Mil Arcega reports, the retail store is giving artists from developing countries a chance to show off their handicrafts to consumers in the U.S. [Read Full Article] |
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March 30th, 2007 AFGHAN-AMERICAN SISTERS LAUNCH STYLISH NEW LABEL TO HELP AFGHAN ARTISANS Washington, D.C.- On Thursday, March 29th 2007, the first Afghanistan collection of handcrafted jewelry, home décor, and accessories was launched by Artizan Sarai, a new and unique online boutique for stylish and socially conscious consumers. [Read Full Article] |
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