Knitters

This is Shalala, she is 42 years old.  She lives in Imamqulukend in the region of Qusar. She is from the Lezgi people group.  She learned how to knit from her mom who also loved knitting.  She shared with us, “I spend my money on my son who is studying...

This is Afaq.  She is 33 years old.  She has been knitting since she was 15 years old and learned from her mom. When we asked, she responded “I am spending the money I earn especially on special days - on birthdays, holidays, weddings etc.  I want the person who...

My name is Ofeliya, I live in the village of Piral in Qusar.  I am a housewife and I am 50 years old.  Because I am a housewife this job suits me very well.  I have knitted since I was young and learned from my mother.  I have been working...