Mohammadi Tailoring & Handicrafts

Afghanistan

Mohammadi Tailoring & Handicrafts – Homaira, the founder of Mohammadi Tailoring & Handicrafts, is a skilled entrepreneur from Kapisah, who has built a successful tailoring and handicrafts business over the past 16 years. With a Grade 9 education, Homaira started her journey as a solo tailor, initially attracting customers with her passion and dedication. Over time, her customer base grew, and she now proudly serves over 300 clients. Today, she also works with local shop owners under contract to provide high-quality clothing and handcrafted products.Located in her own home in Mahmod Raqi, Kapisah, Homaira’s business employs 20 skilled workers who specialize in a variety of garments and handicrafts. From Punjabi suits, maxi dresses, hijabs, and other traditional Afghan garments, to handcrafted embroidery, Homaira’s team creates beautiful, custom-tailored pieces based on customer requests. Her expertise includes Mora embroidery, Afghan-style garments, and embroidered Yakhans—each piece made with meticulous attention to detail.Homaira’s motivation for starting Mohammadi Tailoring & Handicrafts was simple yet powerful: to meet the needs of her community, provide for her family, and solve local challenges by offering affordable, high-quality clothing. Her mission is to provide more employment opportunities, especially for women, and to promote Afghan culture through her handcrafted products.Homaira learned tailoring through apprenticeships early in her career, and today she is proud to share her skills and knowledge with her employees. She believes in the power of education and empowerment and hopes to expand her business and further invest in her community.With Aseel's support, Mohammadi Tailoring & Handicrafts has the opportunity to reach global customers, showcasing Afghan-made garments and crafts to the world. Homaira’s vision is to grow her business, provide job stability for her employees, and continue to offer products that celebrate Afghan heritage.