Nakshi Kantha Embroidery Workshop

Join us for a Nakshi Kantha embroidery workshop exploring this Bangladeshi art practices by women and rooted in sustainability, patience and intention. ✨

What to expect:

• All materials (like threads) are provided as well as tools ✂️
• A step by step guide, by Tahsin, on how to create a Nakshi Kantha embroidery.
• Meeting new people who also have a love for crafts and exploring different cultures.
• Learning how this traditional craft not only preserves cultural identity but also provides livelihoods for artisans.
• Hear a talk by Tahsin about slow fashion and the impacts of fast fashion.

Tahsin Ahmed, the facilitator, is a Cambridge-based professional with over a decade of experience in sustainability, climate, and human rights. She currently serves as Strategy Lead at a pioneering Climate Tech company, where she develops innovative approaches to unlock capital towards advancing global climate goals.😄

Alongside her professional career, Tahsin is the founder of Nakshi Stitch, a grassroots social enterprise rooted in Bangladesh. For the past eight years, she has dedicated her personal resources to empowering marginalized women artisans through traditional Nakshi Kantha embroidery and storytelling. By promoting slow, handmade homeware, Nakshi Stitch creates sustainable livelihoods, preserves cultural heritage, and enables women to rise above economic hardship. The enterprise not only provides financial independence but also addresses broader social challenges such as gender inequality and access to education for girls in rural communities.✨

Through her dual roles in international climate strategy and grassroots social enterprise, Tahsin embodies a commitment to systems change working both globally and locally to advance sustainability, equity, and opportunity.

Deeply rooted in the values of ethical consumption, we hope to share with you this workshop that beautifully weaves together creativity, ethical living, and the spirit of community in Islam.⭐

Spaces are limited so sign up quickly to enjoy an afternoon of rich heritage and flowing creativity! 🎉🔥

People of all faiths and none are welcome to join.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

William Morris Gallery, Forest Road, London, United Kingdom