Handcrafting "Waste into Worth"
A 3-hour Experiential Workshop guided by the French designer Iris Strill, co-founder of Silaiwali, on handcrafting waste fabric into beautiful souvenirs and home decor. Learn from exceptionally skilled Hazara artisans the craft of stitching, embroidery and crochet work.
Time slots: 10 am — 1 pm and 2 pm — 5 pm everyday except Saturdays and Sundays.
- Experience creating handicrafts with one of the world's most exotic artisanal groups, the Hazaras.
- Learn how you can make an environmental difference by upcycling waste fabric into objects of desire.
- Silaiwali centre is located in an airy, clean and spacious building at the heart of South Delhi
- The attendee can choose to learn between hand embroidery, crochet work or stitching on a sewing machine in the 3-hour duration of the workshop.
- In this sedentary digital age keep your motor skills alive with the touch and feel of creating tactile objects.
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Customer Reviews
I had a marvellous morning with the ladies at Silai Wali. This was such a bright and welcoming space. I always enjoy spending time hand stitching with a group of women, just as women have done together for millennia, since the needle was invented. It was truly my pleasure to hear the ladies tell me about their lives and to see the beautiful work they do. I also learned a few new stitches too. I would recommend this workshop for anyone interested in embroidery, sustainable textiles or even just other human beings. Well worth it to take a few hours out of your trip or your day to visit Silai Wali. Tashakkor, merci, thank you
Great workshop, I really enjoyed it and it's very relaxing. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!
This workshop was so much fun to do! Everyone was so nice and patient with me. The ladies at the workshop were also very hospitable and served me Afghani tea and cookies, which were delicious! It was a fun day spent with very lovely people, the 3 hours flew by so fast! I would totally recommend this workshop for anyone who wants to come make a nice souvenir in a very warm and welcoming environment! It was also very interesting to me to see the pricess if making the famous Silaiwali dolls! Thank you Iris, Zoulaikha, David and all the other ladies ! Its has been a memorable experience.