Bibi Hanum is an online shop that sells unique luxury designer clothes and accessories from Uzbekistan.
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RADIO OCK POP TOCK: Bibi Hanum: Uzbeki Ikat & Women Of the Silk Road Read the original article here. Bibi Hanum founder Muhayo Aliyeva takes us on a journey on the Silk Road, illuminating the rich history of “adras” or Uzbeki ikat and the importance of empowering women in her country. Today we are in …
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 BY KRISTIN SCHNEIDER Mid February months find many New Yorkers desperately seeking sun. For Nest community members facing a similar deficit of vitamin D, spring and summer styles wrought by hand might bring just the jolt of golden energy we’ve all been craving. This year, Oscar de la Renta’s Spring-Summer 2019 Collection features the work …
Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent was once an oasis along the Silk Road. Today, local fashion workshop Bibi Hanum is creating items that use the patterns and crafts of ikat, a traditional woven fabric. Workshop founder and designer Muhayo Aliyeva works with the rural artisans who have kept the technique alive. She creates modern dresses and accessories as a way to convey the beauty of ikat to a wider audience. Aliyeva hopes to not only conserve traditional crafts, but to also increase female employment through her workshop and partners’ studios. Follow Aliyeva as she works alongside local women to revive the traditions of the Silk Road.
Recently we have been contacted by our friends and partners from GTS Travel Agency of Uzbekistan with a question if Bibi Hanum would be ok to be featured on NHK World Japan television channel. When asked why Bibi Hanum, the response was because Bibi Hanum was known for empowering women and that was a topic …
With its brilliant patterns and vibrant colors Uzbekistan’s ikat fabrics have attracted the attention of the artists, designers, textile specialists and museums worldwide. Much of the attention also comes due to ikat fabric being complicated in its production. The word ikat comes from the Malay word ‘mengikat’ meaning ‘to tie’. The actual word used in …
Bibi Hanum was proud to be part of the 15th anniversary of the International Folk Art Market, July 13-15. Bibi Hanum was one of the 150 represented artists from 51 countries. This market is awaited by many artists every year as it is a great opportunity not only to meet new customers but also to …
Uzbek workshop revives traditional ikat By Kathaleen Roberts / Journal Staff Writer Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at 12:02am ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When Uzebekistan was still under the grip of the Soviet Union, the country’s legacy of traditional design nearly died. The workshop Bibi Hanum is reviving this culture of boldly patterned silk/cotton fabric garments known as …
TO DYE FOR: IKATS FROM CENTRAL ASIA Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear about the history of Ikat fabrics and its production process at the Smithsonian Museum’s Freer Sackler Gallery. To Dye For: Ikats from Central Asia March 24–July 29, 2018 Gallery 24 With their brilliant designs, ikats are among the most distinct fabrics …
Bibi Hanum’s Participation at the International Business Festival in Liverpool Bibi Hanum had the opportunity to attend the SheTrades Global International Business Festival from June 26-29, 2018 with the support of International Trade Center (ITC). See the photo gallery here. SheTrades Global was the flagship event on women in the economy during the International Business …
INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET ORGANIZES SPECIAL MADE TO MEASURE EVENT FOR BIBI HANUM WITH MUHAYO ALIEVA Bibi Hanum had the wonderful opportunity to meet special customers during the exclusive three day Made to Measure event organized by the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. The event started with the opening reception on March 6th …
COTERIE is the premier global event that connects women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear designers with the international ‘who’s who’ of retailers. COTERIE builds exclusive shopping experiences from the ground up so that brands and buyers can create synergies that fuel their businesses. Bibi Hanum had the opportunity to attend this wonderful show in New …