01 • Robin Seyfert, Basha Enterprises • Craft spaces that nurture, heal & empower

Robin Seyfert is the founder of Basha Enterprises, a social enterprise working throughout Bangladesh to support women who have been victim of trafficking or are at risk of exploitation. Basha provides secure employment through crafts which is complemented by a ‘wrap-around’ programme of social support services to assist the women in rebuilding their lives with dignity.

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Revitalising the craft of Shyrdak

In 2012, the shyrdak creative process, or the “art of Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets,” was included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safekeeping. This acknowledges the significance of the craft in Kyrgyz nomadic culture and the importance of maintaining the tradition as an expression of cultural identity. Nakta Designs’ mission is to promote this valuable…

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