Welcome to Hoori Handmade

Hoori Handmade is a bridge between Afghan women artisans and the world. Through art, traditional craftsmanship, and storytelling, we connect their creativity with people who value handmade work, creating meaningful opportunities while preserving Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage.


Decades of conflict have profoundly shaped the lives of people in Afghanistan, particularly women. Many have lost opportunities to study, work, and participate fully in public life. Through Hoori Handmade, women artisans continue one of Afghanistan's oldest artistic traditions, sharing their stories through their own craftsmanship while creating opportunities to support themselves and their families.


Every embroidered artwork, handbag, piece of jewellery, garment, and home décor item is handmade by an Afghan woman artisan. Each piece carries not only exceptional skill, but also the story, culture, and lived experience of the woman who created it.


At Hoori Handmade, we believe art and storytelling can build understanding, create opportunity, and inspire meaningful change. By connecting Afghan women artisans with audiences in Australia and beyond, we transform creativity into opportunity, preserving cultural heritage while contributing to more hopeful futures.


When you choose Hoori Handmade, you are doing more than purchasing a handmade piece. You are investing in an artist, preserving a tradition, and becoming part of a story that creates opportunity and contributes to lasting change.

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 Upcoming Events

  • An Exhibition of Embroidery, Story and Survival

    7–8 October 2026
    This exhibition showcases embroideries created by Afghan women living under the restrictions imposed by the Taliban. Each piece reflects cultural heritage, resilience and hope, preserving traditional techniques while providing vital income and independence.
    Every embroidery sold supports an Afghan woman to earn an income, support her family, sustain her craft, and share her voice with the world.

    Special Talk with Mursal Azizi
    Founder, Hoori Handmade
    Mursal will share the story behind Hoori Handmade, the women who create the embroideries, how the project began, and how Hoori supports artisans to earn an income through their work.

    Dates & Time
    Wednesday 7 October: 5:30–7:00 pm
    Thursday 8 October: 5:30–7:00 pm

    Location
    Level 3, 727 George St
    Haymarket NSW 2000

    The venue is a one-minute walk from Haymarket Light Rail Station.

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  • Casting Light and Hope Hoori Handmade at Sydney Craft Week 

    3-23 October 2026

    Celebrating the lives of Afghan women 

    F Tanner Baker Window Gallery is presenting beautiful hand-embroidered pieces to inner city residents and the broader craft community. The work embodies cultural heritage, resilience and hope using traditional symbols and
    techniques.

    Each piece purchased supports an Afghan
    woman to earn an income, support her family and to have a voice in the world.

     

    Dates and Time

    The Exhibition will be in the windows  

    3-23 October 2026

    Meet the Artist with Mursal Azizi

    9 October 6.00pm

     

    Location

    60 Evans Street Rozelle (cnr of Goodsir
    Street)

    Embroideries will be exhibited in the windows.  

  • On Her Path: Retail Ready

    21 October – 1 November 2026

    Hoori Handmade is proud to be one of six Victorian women-led businesses participating in On Her Path: Retail Ready, a program supporting women founders from first-generation migrant and refugee backgrounds to prepare their businesses for retail.

    Over the coming weeks, the participating founders will receive practical support and guidance before bringing their businesses to the retail floor for eight trading days.

    Hoori Handmade will be showcasing handmade pieces created by women artisans in Afghanistan at SO Space, South Melbourne Market, sharing their work and the stories behind it.
    Location:  SO Space, South Melbourne Market
    Date: 21 October – 1 November 2026

    On Her Path: Retail Ready is developed by In Her Name by the Australian Multicultural Foundation, in partnership with South Melbourne Market, and supported by National Fashion College.

    Come and support Hoori Handmade and the women behind the work.
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"Sparks in the Dark" Artworks

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