ABOUT US

Celebrating Women's & The Art of Embroidery

Camil Collection explores the beauty of cultures through “THE ART OF EMBROIDERY”. We use traditional needlework to create pieces that aim to make a statement. Here you can envision your heritage design collection in one place, discover the stories behind each artist and designer, and empower women, heritage, and life. We collaborate with brands and organizations that incorporate traditional embroidery motifs into modern pieces such as T-shirts and denim Jackets. The company partners with artisans and embroidery experts to design a collection of handcrafted products using traditional techniques.

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

Connecting Heritage

Our cultural heritage is alive through the embroidered straps, T-shirts, denim jackets, shawls, and more in Camil's Collection. We use different cultures' patterns and stitching techniques to create modern, wearable pieces that encourage individuals to buy not only history, culture, expertise but also sustainable. We focus on building long-term relationships with customers. Creating designs that are timeless and can be worn by different age groups. Click here for more.

Empowering Women (Artisans)

We are not only celebrating women's art & creativity but we are also dedicated to improving the lives of women embroiderers in Hazara Town Quetta, Jordan and in the Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon. We provide opportunities for women to earn income and provide needed financial support for their families.

30% of our profits from the "Collection Inspired by Hazara Embroidery" are donated to Women Initiators (WI). The fund supports their project, Adults Learners Class. This organization was established in 2013 by a group of female student activists. It was formed for awareness and economic empowerment of women, for promoting gender equity, access to quality services, and opportunities for building an equitable society through convergence and partnership. Click here to read more about Women Initiators.

Our Embroiderers

OUR PARTNERS

INAASH is a Lebanese organization producing the finest quality handmade artisanal products. Its trademark is iconic, intricate traditional embroidery. Their selection includes abayas, coats, jackets, shawls, and dresses, along with cushions, tableware, and other household accessories. Over the last 50 years, Inaash has trained and empowered over 2000 women in refugee camps across Lebanon. It currently provides work for over 400 women. At the heart of each Inaash piece, in its stitches, colors, and motifs, is the history of Palestine as expressed in its distinctive visual heritage – embroidery. Today the Inaash in-house designers collaborate with local and international artists and designers to update their designs. Read more about Inaash here.

HALIMEH aims to encourage women's empowerment, have a social impact and create jobs for local housewives in different areas of Jordan. Cross-stitched items are hand embroidered using colorful strings added to modern wear and denim. You can read more about Halimeh here

WOMEN INITIATORS (WI)

This organization was established in 2013 by a group of female student activists. It was formed for awareness and economic empowerment of women, for promoting gender equity, access to quality services, and opportunities for building an equitable society through convergence and partnership. Click here to read more about Women Initiators.

MUTAHAR AFZALI

Artist & Entrepreneur

Mutahar is a young artist, designer & entrepreneur based in Kabul, Afghanistan. She studies business administration in University of the People and has an online business where she sells beautifully handcrafted scarves, designed & printed in Kabul. Our collaboration with Mutahar not only celebrates her art & creativity but also the rich culture & heritage of Hazarajat (central region Afghanistan) we have grown up with. The collections are designed & made in Kabul. Explore our very first collection here

PARASTO QALANDARI

Designer & Entrepreneur

Parasto is an immigrant Hazara who always dreamed of introducing the Hazara world to the fashion industry through her heritage and culture. Graduating with a fashion degree helped her find a space in the industry and kindled her dream to create fashion for the generations to come. The brand is to make sure the future generations are aware and in touch with our Hazara roots and to showcase the positive side of Afghanistan and the Hazaras. As previously mentioned, her heritage and culture are the pivotal aspects of the brand and thus created the BAHARA collection which is a unique collaboration of the two. The collection is the beginning of a legacy she aspires to create and continue for the current and future Hazara generations, where the community’s traditions and history are proudly cherished. Discover The Collections here