Meryem

Knitters

Meryem

Meryem is from Khudat which is in the region of Khachmaz.  She lost her parents when she was young and was taken care of by some relatives.  She got married to a man who has some disabilities and they really wanted to have a child.  She got pregnant and gave...

Meleka

You can watch a video of her explaining her patterns here. She is from the village of Demirchi, Ismayili and is a part of the Tat people group.

Revana - Ornaments

Revana is from the famous village of Khinaliq but moved to a neighboring village after getting married.  The women in these villages are all taught to knit from a young age.  Revana herself spent many years on break from knitting as she spent her winters in the lower pasture lands...

Aygun - Ornaments

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Aygun is from the famous village of Khinaliq where EVERY woman knows how to knit.  She pivoted with no problem when we asked if she could try to make ornaments.  She has three lovely boys but her life is made difficult by a grouchy mother-in-law that she lives with.  She...