ECO FASHION TALK FEATURES BIBI HANUM

Eco Fashion Talk Features Bibi Hanum Original article is here. Bibi Hanum creates traditional and contemporary clothing using hand woven ikat fabric from master craftsmen in Uzbekistan. Working with traditional techniques that have been in place for generations, the ikats come from the Fergana Valley region. Traditional hand embroidery in the form of tambour, chain …

LE SOUK Bibi Hanum

LE SOUK Features Bibi Hanum

DESIGNER OF THE WEEK: BIBI HANUM Eco Fashion Talk LE SOUK  features Bibi Hanum Bibi Hanum creates traditional and contemporary clothing using hand woven ikat fabric from master craftsmen in Uzbekistan. Working with traditional techniques that have been in place for generations, the ikats come from the Fergana Valley region. Bibi Hanum is a social …

Muhayo and Mohinur in Arlington

BIBI HANUM IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS – June 16-17, 2017

Arlington, Texas hosted the first Sister City location of the internationally renowned International Folk Art Market, Santa Fe rated the Best Art Festival in America by USA Today. Bibi Hanum was selected to participate in this pioneer market for the first time. The market took place at the University of Arlington Campus and featured Bibi Hanum along with other 34 artists from around the world. The market began with the on June 16 where guests enjoyed the evening party with nice music and food and had the opportunity to meet the artists and shop their collections.  For two days Bibi Hanum presented its ethnic collection with ikat robes, kaftans and embroidered suzani accessories.

Wonderful volunteers such as Hilary Cooper, Jennifer and others helped Bibi Hanum keep up with the queue of clients and stay cool in the hot Texas sun. While artists were busy selling baskets, beadwork, handmade jewelry, textiles, carvings and ceramics, Paul Knudsen professional photographer was making beautiful portraits of the artists. The last day on June 17 the market opened its doors to public to shop for folk art and included internationally inspired food and entertainments for the guests. It was an enjoyable and fun experience to be part of the IFAM’s Arlington Market and we hope the tradition will continue for many years to come.

Akie Abe and Koshino Junko at Bibi Hanum

Akie Abe attends Bibi Hanum’s presentation during her visit to Uzbekistan

On August 4, 2016, Akie Abe, the spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe visited Bibi Hanum as part of her visit to Uzbekistan. She was accompanied by the delegation of cultural and art workers of Japan. Bibi Hanum had an important task to organize a special presentation representing its activities at the …