A loan helped to sew traditional tubeteika caps.


Zebunisso's story

Zebunisso is a 49-year-old woman from the town of Konibodom. She is a hero-mother. She has 5 children. Zebunisso has raised her children, and she has a lot of time to sew traditional tubeteika caps.
Zebunisso is a seamstress. She mainly sews Gulduzi embroidery. Traditional embroidery is very popular in Tajikistan. She has been engaged in this business for 15 years. There is great demand for these tubeteikas of hers. Zebunisso would like to expand her business and turn a profit. Zebunisso hopes for your support.

Translated from Russian by Kiva volunteer Steven McGrath.


This loan is special because:

It allows Tajik artisans to support their families and carry on important handicraft traditions.



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