Unframed Tapestry

Rose lives in the province of Masindi-Kitara and meets weekly with her fellow needleworkers. The community they have developed encourages each of them and has significantly raised their self-confidence. She belongs to one of 29 stitching groups located across several Ugandan provinces. The groups comprise over 900 women artists who are part of the Threads of Blessing family. The money the women earn from their stitching is life-changing. It helps them support their families and pay for education and medical needs. By purchasing seeds, fertilizer, and feed, they generate income through gardening and maintaining livestock such as pigs, chickens, and goats. Some are even able to start small businesses. The women design and hand-stitch all of their pieces, creating one-of-a-kind artwork that reflects their culture, daily lives, and the landscapes that surround them.