Zolaykha Sherzad (Kabul & New York)

Synopsis: Based in Kabul, the Zarif Design Center aims to preserve the traditional Afghan design by merging it with modern aesthetics to create fashion that is distinctive and timeless. Zarif currently employs and trains 52 local Afghan workers, and practices ‘slow’ production in the form of hand-crafted work and detailing. The use of natural dyes and traditional fabrics from Afghanistan and Central Asia along the traditional Silk Road foster fair-trade practices. Zarif provides a platform where traditional high-quality craftsmanship is a source of economic opportunity and personal fulfillment. At its core, Zarif acts as an ambassador sharing the rich cultural heritage of Afghanistan and its people with the rest of the world.
 
 
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