A fashion and photography exhibition titled ‘Needle, Thread and a Splash of Water’ by Rafid Al Zahur and Piran Bangladesh will begin at Alliance Française de Dhaka in the capital’s Dhanmondi area today.
The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition will be held at the La Galerie of AFD this evening.

Co-founder of Bibiana Lipi Khandaker, General Secretary of National Crafts Council of Bangladesh Sk Saifur Rahman, and Make-Up artist Bapon Rahman, will attend the event as  the guests.

The exhibition brings together the inspiring journey of Piran Bangladesh’s fashion collection and the powerful photo story by Documentary Photographer Rafid Al Zahur, highlighting the life, dreams, hopes, and struggles of the transforming Beraid community against rapid urbanization. The exhibit celebrates the indomitable spirit of the Beraid community’s women. It showcases their journey of empowerment and transformation through the creation of a remarkable fashion collection and a moving photo story that captures the essence of their lives. For the first time in their lives, 22 female artisans have weaved their stories into a fashion collection of 15 dresses. Not only that, together, the community celebrates a ramp show wearing the very same collection.

This exhibition is a testament to the power of creativity, community collaboration, and sustainable fashion. It not only celebrates the craftsmanship of the Beraid Slum community artisans but also aims to create employment opportunities for them by showcasing and selling their products on various platforms.
The exhibition will be open to all till August 14.