Kochi Afghan

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My name is Kochi Afghan, and I come from Daman district in Kandahar. I founded the Kochi Afghan Women’s Union in 2019 with a simple dream—to turn a small business into something meaningful. I started with just a few handmade items, driven by a love for Afghan crafts and the desire to create economic opportunities for women like me. I studied up to sixth grade, and everything I know about tailoring and crafts, I learned through a local sewing center and hands-on experience. Over the past 6 years, I’ve built a business rooted in cultural pride and women’s collaboration. Today, we operate out of the industrial park area in Shorandam, District 5, where 8 women work alongside me. Our brand creates a variety of handmade items: baby sets, traditional Afghan clothing, hand-stitched rujaai (quilted blankets), and beautiful decorative pieces for the home. We take pride in blending traditional Afghan embroidery with practical, everyday use. We sell most of our products locally, and some go to shops in nearby areas. At Kochi Afghan, our goal is simple—empower more women, expand our skills, and strengthen our economic independence. Every piece we make is a reflection of our culture, our resilience, and the strong hands of women who refuse to give up on their dreams. Being part of Aseel has been a big step forward. It allows us to share our work with people around the world, beyond the boundaries of our neighborhood. Through Aseel, our voice is heard, and our craft is seen. We’re not just a tailoring workshop—we are a sisterhood, a union of women working toward a better future, one stitch at a time.