Zernishan

Knitters

Zernishan

Zernishan is from the Qusar region and is a part of the Lezgi people group. Zernishan is 34 years old and has 2 sons.  She has loved knitting and crocheting since she was a child.  She loves creativity and does all kinds of different crafts and sewing.  She creates our nativity...

Sevinj - Fingerless gloves

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Sevinj is a member of a minority people group called the Rutul. In the traditions of her people, she moved into her in-law’s home at the time of her marriage. They live in the tiny, mountainous town of Shin, in the Sheki district of Azerbaijan. In the summer months, the...

Diana

Diana is 25 years old and lives in the village of Gunduzqala in the district of Gusar.  She is a part of the Lezgi people group.  She had a difficult time with her husband and in-laws and is now divorced and living with her parents.  She has one child that...

Revana - Long Socks

Revana is from the village of Piral in Gusar region.  She is part of the Lezgi people group.  She is 49 years old and has two sons and one grandchild.  She learned to knit from her grandmother but while her children were growing she stopped knitting for 20 years and...