Pakistan

Knitting As a Livelihood for Afghan Women

Even after the fall of the Taliban, as Afghanistan has remained in turmoil, Afghan women have continued to knit to earn money to support their families.

Mimi Seyferth

A Modern-Style Dowry Bag with Traditional Embroidery

This embroidered dowry bag bridges the gap between the traditional and modern. The shape meets the demands of current trends, but the stitching pays tribute to the needlework of vintage dowry bags.

Chitra Balasubramaniam

Bagchi Dowry Bags

Bagchi are traditionally given to a groom before, during, and after the wedding.

Chitra Balasubramaniam

Uncovering the History of Needlework: PieceWork Summer 2019

Welcome to the “Who Knew?” issue of PieceWork! The Summer 2019 issue is brimming with surprising information on needlework history.

Jeane Hutchins

PieceWork Summer 2019: Serendipitous Knitting

The Summer 2019 issue of PieceWork focuses on knitting. The history behind each article and project is truly captivating and illustrates the serendipitous nature of knitting around the globe and across time.

Jeane Hutchins

Master the Portuguese Spiral Toe

The Portuguese Spiral Toe is created through shifting decreases throughout the toe shaping. It’s not a complicated process, but it’s quite unique and creates a distinctive look.

Louisa Demmitt

The Magic of Mirrors

Piecework Editorial Staff