Sewing Hope Armenia

Vendor Biography

“Sewing Hope for Armenia” is a social entrepreneurship offering disenfranchised and vulnerable women in Armenia a renewed opportunity at life through the creation of home and fashion accessories utilizing traditional Armenian weave.

Each woman is carefully chosen for her precarious condition and lack of access to basic welfare for her and her family. Victims of war, displacement, and economic deprivation, they are welcomed into our center in Yerevan where they are trained in the art of pattern making, cutting, sewing, and gluing, to make the unique and wonderful items that are featured in the Sewing Hope for Armenia collection you see today.

Every piece carries in it the unique story of a unique woman, one who’s tears have watered the sacred lands of Armenia and today, who’s smile offers hope and promises to the next generation.

The outstanding artisanship of each item is a testament to the strength and love that each of these women has inside of them. We hope that you will enjoy these as much as they enjoyed making them for you.

From Armenia with Love.

DURING THIS TIME WE:

Founded the Armenian «Women Helping Women» community;

Founded a unique sewing business;

Created better conditions and provided jobs for more than 20 women;

Started training courses and master classes for women;

Set up the production of home textiles, handbags, accessories, and toys, as well as developed seasonal collections and catalog products for women, men, and children;

Sewed over hundreds of unique items;

Launched an online store;

Presented our products at the Dubai International Fashion Exhibition, at the Armenian National Assembly, at the Rotary International Charity Event, at events within the framework of EXPO 2020, as well as among the Armenian communities and Diasporas;

We invited designers and brand ambassadors for cooperation;

Started working on attracting partners and sponsors;

We are talking about cooperation with international communities, Armenian diasporas and women’s organizations.

PRIORITIES:

We work to make sure that everyone who wants to – can! We help our women become stronger, have decent jobs, and carry on the traditions of their ancestors every day. Our priority is the combination of the past and the future, united under the word HOPE.

H – Humanity. «Sewing Hope for Armenia» is important to every person! That’s why we created a sewing sisterhood that brings together women who have lost everything to give them hope for a better tomorrow.

O – Opportunity. We feel it is our duty to reach out to our sisters who give their whole lives without expecting anything in return. We believe in them and give them the desired opportunity to live a life of dignity and comfort.

P – Product. «Sewing Hope for Armenia» products are a reflection of the unique stories of strong Armenian women and convey a love for the richness and greatness of Armenian cultural heritage through every stitch.

E – Education. «Sewing Hope for Armenia» helps sisters get an education and learn the craft of sewing, showing them the way to achieve their goals and ensuring the sustainability of their future and that of their children.

TEAM

At this stage, we are helping 12 Armenian women and their families to live and earn money with dignity. Our team consists of top-level specialists, with the mentors sitting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Our sewing factory is in Armenia and the marketing executive from Ukraine, each of whom works in its own area of responsibility to achieve common goals.

PRODUCTS

The «Sewing Hope for Armenia» project team decided to create products that would emphasize and continue Armenian traditions, introducing the world to the richness of our culture. The project participants are ambassadors of centuries-old Armenian values, so they emphasized fabric, colors, patterns, ornaments, and symbols in their work. Working with traditional fabrics, our women create Home décor, Bags, Pouches, Accessories, Toys.

By making a purchase at «Sewing Hope for Armenia», you are supporting Armenian women and Armenian manufacturing, as well as helping us continue the traditions of our ancestors.