A loan helped to purchase a new sewing machine to create traditional Tajik "popur" embroidery.


Hayriniso's story

This is Hayriniso. She is 50 years old and a seamstress. Hayriniso is a professional at her work. For 20 years already, she has been offering services as a tailor. She sews Tadjik national dresses with various styles and independently does the embroidery known as "popur."

She learned this business in a special school for tailors. Hayriniso lives in the Hamadona region, she is divorced and she has one child. Hayriniso is an ambitious woman. She wants to expand her business. With the loan money she plans to buy a sewing machine for "popur" embroidery. She hopes for your support.

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Translated from Russian by Kiva volunteer Susan Vdovichenko.


This loan is special because:

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



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