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Activism & all things extra ✨🍉
Founder of @avizeh

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True equality is not about deciding what liberation should look like for women. It is about allowing women to define it for themselves.

Let women choose. Let women live.

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If someone had told me a year ago that I would be here today, I would have looked at them in disbelief.

It is such a huge honour to be part of the Journey exhibition with Karan Thakur at @blicklingnt @nationaltrust.

To the beautiful team at @blicklingnt, thank you. You have been incredible.

And @__xmariya @_m.arif_, thank you so much for representing Avizeh and our team when I couldn’t be there myself. It means more than I can say.

I’ve been hearing that families and children are coming especially to see my work, and truly, what more could I ask for? That is the part I cherish most.

To be able to share the stories of our artisans, to share the beauty and centuries-old craft of Afghanistan, is deeply emotional for me.

Maybe a little girl will walk into that room and discover what centuries of Afghan fashion, craftsmanship discover what centuries of Afghan fashion, craftsmanship and talent hold. Maybe she will see Afghanistan through its artistry, its hands, its history and its beauty.

Because these are not simply clothes.

They carry the stories of real Afghan women and men , their hands, their journeys, their resilience, and their hope to build something meaningful and sustainable.

To have those stories seen, remembered and cherished is everything.

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Such a amazing few weeks back home . Two amazing projects I worked on and it was a dream . Editoral shoot up in tintern abbey with the amazing @hobopeeba and what a honour it was to work with the @nationaltrust part of the journeys exhibition at blickling estate . A British heritage site dating back to the 16th century . What a honour can’t wait to share more about it ✨

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🚨EMERGENCY APPEAL - Revive Afghanistan is in Nuristan!!

Lives have been lost, hundreds are missing, and hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed.

We are on the ground providing emergency support, but we can’t do it alone.

Your help can provide:
- Warm meals
- Essential food packs
- Other essentials like water

Tap the link in our bio to donate now. Every bit counts.

#nuristan #giveback

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Thank you @visitdubai.de @visit.dubai ✨🫶

Location : @bocasu_
Artists : @bigyell0wtaxi @emmastwd @ally.makeupartistdxb @zzarooni @khaldymoh @mostafabdu
Contributors @binnajialmenhali_camelfarm @royalstud_uae @zumadesignconsultants

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People often ask me about my journey. This is one part of the eight-month journey of creating the Warrior Collection.

The challenges have been endless, but the goal has always remained the same: to empower the Afghan refugee community and the people working on the ground within Afghanistan.

I feel it is important to share this journey because so many people do not have the opportunity or platform to tell their own stories. While these challenges impact me, they do not impact me nearly as heavily as they impact the workers themselves.

It would be easy to give up. It would be easy to walk away. But through every challenge, we must continue.

Often, people see me simply as a designer speaking about the women who create my work. What they do not see are the realities behind it all , the obstacles, the uncertainty, and the determination required to keep moving forward. This journey is unlike anything else I have experienced.

I do not believe in replacing people or abandoning them because circumstances become difficult. We move forward together. We always walk together.

I have yet to meet someone following this same path, but I hope I do. More importantly, I hope many more people join it. Together, we can create opportunities for those living in incredibly difficult conditions and provide a dignified way for them to support their families.

This has always been about more than fashion, and it always will be. 🫶✨

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Buhara was 45 degrees and sleepless,

shoes and suitcases melting on arrival,
english speaking young neuro surgents helping foreigners loaded with gold/ silver jewelry,
burning trains,
unexpected contemporary performances,
and the tall handsome driver we never took a picture with.

The most precious in these festivities is really not the gold and the silver!

(even if this is hard to believe!)

Thank you to the hard working team of @hunarmand_uyushmasi for gathering 600 masters, artists, scientists and art professionals from all over the world again

to connect, exchange knowledge and showcase their incredible talents!

Thanks to Uzbekistan for gathering good friends and for forstering creativity! ✨🩵

#hunarmanduzbekistan
#goldfestival
#bukhara

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Uzbekistan has my heart ❤️🫶🫶🫶 This time I was Bukhara completely magical ✨

Thank you to the Uzbekistan government and the organisers . Thank you too all you beautiful people I met and volunteers who are more like friends now ❤️ and worked so hard @_a_xrorova._ @theonepolat

The beautiful women I met from Turkmenistan @m.gulmuradova
, Malaysia , Tajikistan , krgystan , Russia the list continues like a big family wow

@nadja_zdravkova for always working so hard and putting so much effort towards understanding cultures and making them shine ✨

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This is one of those moments in my life that I never expected at all. Coming in second place, representing both Britain and Afghanistan at the same time, feels truly surreal to me.

My genuine love for Uzbekistan, my deep respect for its people, and the purity of their hearts brought me back to learn more especially about Bukhara, its art, and its incredible craftsmanship. I never imagined I would even be considered among so many talented artists and masters.

There were over 156 international artists alongside more than 2000 Uzbek craftsmen and artisans, which makes this recognition even more meaningful to me.

A huge thank you to the Uzbekistan government for making this possible, @hunarmand_uyushmasi and to every volunteer, organiser, artist, and supporter who welcomed and encouraged me throughout this journey. Uzbekistan holds such a special place in my heart thank you for your kindness and warmth.

Last but not least, thank you to the beautiful @nadja_zdravkova for your support and your genuine desire to see Central Asia shine collectively.

The category I won was “The Jeweller Who Revived Ancient Traditions,” and for me, it is especially beautiful to stand representing the UK alongside Afghanistan in this moment. Forever grateful.

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Bukhara 🌙

Opening of the IIIrd International Jewelry Festival

3 days
156 foreign participants
2000 artists from Uzbekistan

✨Jewelry and gold embroidery masters
✨scientific conference
✨music shows
✨contemporary art
✨photo exhibitions
✨theatre presentations
✨master classes
✨excellence exhibitionfashion shows
✨awards winners

#HunarmandOrganisationuzbekistan
#unesco
#ministryofforeignaffairs
#academyofscience
#ministryofinterior

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At @pausclub block party yesterday thank for such. It’s my first pop up in dubai ✨ Beautiful event which was all about giving back to the community in a difficult time in the #UAE connected with so many incredible local brands and individuals . It was soo beautiful
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Yesterday we carried out an emergency drive for families who have been stranded at the Torkham border for almost two weeks. With the border to Afghanistan closed, many of them are stuck there with very little food, shelter, or support, facing extremely difficult conditions every day.

What made it even more heartbreaking was discovering that some of the Afghan refugee families we have supported over the years are among those waiting there, uncertain about what will happen next.

Thanks to the kindness and quick response of a few people, we were able to provide enough food to help them get through the next 10 days. But their struggle is far from over.

Our next aid drive will take place this Sunday. If you feel in your heart to help, please reach out to me before then. Even the smallest act of kindness can bring hope to families who feel forgotten right now. 🫶❤️

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