The Dressmaker of Khair Khana

Our own Book of the Month for your collection of fashion-friendly literature, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana follows the true and inspiring journey of Kamila Sidiqi, who began work as a seamstress after her town in Afghanistan was taken by Taliban rule. Despite the new restri... More

Our own Book of the Month for your collection of fashion-friendly literature, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana follows the true and inspiring journey of Kamila Sidiqi, who began work as a seamstress after her town in Afghanistan was taken by Taliban rule. Despite the new restrictions, which prevented women from working outside of the home and required them to wear the chadri, Kamila supported her family and community by creating dresses and suits that would be sold in local stores. Weaving this amazing tale among a context of complex political and cultural conditions, author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon employs her journalistic background to captivate her audience with a touching story of strength and unlikely entrepreneurship in the face of genuine opposition. Whether you’re a fan of fashion or foreign politics, this contemporary chronicle will inform and inspire you with an incredible saga of style and sisterhood.