We tell you all about Termeh, a local brand that aims to positively impact the lives of Afghan women.
Originally, hand woven Termeh, is a soft and elegant cloth which is made of different threads material such as silk wool and fluff. It is often decorated with original and traditional Iranian patterns especially the paisley pattern. They are hand woven with weft threads that are very dense. Although some believe that Terhmeh originated from the central Asia and heights of Kashmir, others believe that Termeh weaving originates from Iran and then it found its way to Kashmir. One thing that can be said about this very elegant material is that the artistic taste, style and innovation in the material and the visionary patterns used for weaving this soft cloth is rare and unique throughout the world.
Termeh is a UAE based brand dedicated to positively impact the lives of Afghan craftswomen. The Termeh espadrilles are proud to be not only Made In Afghanistan but also Made Of Afghanistan where each pair is handmade and portrays the rich heritage of art and culture of modern day Afghanistan. The business ensures all materials used in are of local origin and their craftswomen are skilled Afghan women whose talents and experience continue to amaze. Customizations are done in categories of colors and designs and if the material is available at the back end.
Each pair is a piece of art-crafted by hand epitomizing individuality, elegance & comfort. The collection boosts of 100% original designs with each piece aesthetically visualized, meticulously designed and crafted with extreme precision. This ethical brand supports the local Afghan industry and the forgotten craftswomen and their families from different villages across the country that rely on this economic chain – giving them an outlet to showcase their talent in international markets.
Nessa Mohammad, Co-Founder Termeh says, ‘It’s a project close to our hearts where we want to economically empower these hardworking lovely women by getting access to more efficient tools and source bulk materials, whilst gaining better wage rates, and an outlet to expose their talent to international markets.’
Neelum Nazir, Co-Founder adds, ‘Our team consists of a group of hardworking Afghan women who we were luckily connected with through a travel blogger friend and whose surprising talent gave us the idea of Termeh.’
These talented Afghan ladies are able to paint and sew with extreme precision and dexterity, any pattern or design of your desire and requests can be taken for your own personalised styles!
