Hand-Embroidered Artwork of Stitching a New Beginning by Refugee Women | Stitching My Story – Alsama Studio, Lebanon
$167.00
Stitching a New Beginning: From Silence to Strength
This hand-embroidered artwork was created by a refugee woman at Alsama Studio in Shatila refugee camp, Lebanon. The image shows a figure in a traditional covering, her presence both quiet and resilient, with intricate embroidery blooming from her hands—a powerful symbol of reclaiming agency and dignity.
Through the “Stitching My Story” workshop, the artist was able to transform her lived experience of restriction into a new narrative of hope and possibility.
“I began making beautiful pieces, and with each one, I felt very proud. Embroidery gave me independence and strength. Life returned to me, and I started to see things with hope for a better tomorrow for my children.”
Every stitch in this piece is a quiet act of resistance and renewal—a testament to the courage it takes to stitch a new chapter when the world has tried to silence you.
100% of proceeds from this piece directly support the artist and provide vital educational resources for girls at Alsama Project.
Details:
- Hand-embroidered original, framed (30 x 40 cm with mat)
- Created by refugee women—mothers of Alsama Project students—in Shatila refugee camp, Lebanon
- Each piece expresses a personal story of resilience, transformation, and women’s empowerment
- 100% of proceeds support the artist and girls’ education at Alsama
- Bring home a story of hope, strength, and renewal—and help empower women and girls in Shatila to build brighter futures