Gaza
Gazan designer stitches fashion career from war rubble
Image credit: Palestine News Network
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Ayat Areef, a fashion designer in Gaza City, has resumed her work in a makeshift temporary workspace following the destruction of her previous operation, the Palestine News Network reported. Working from improvised surroundings, Areef continues her tailoring practice, measuring and cutting fabric remnants with practiced precision as she rebuilds her business from scratch.
Areef is among Palestinians in Gaza attempting to restore livelihoods disrupted by conflict and destruction. The designer now operates from temporary quarters with limited resources as she rebuilds her career.
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