"My dream is to one day have an exhibition of Kurdish clothes"

Fawzia Rasouli is loyal to her Kurdish culture; she has always tried to introduce the original Kurdish culture to the people around her in her own way. Ms Rasouli, a designer, who has been passionate about dressmaking and accessory making since childhood.

Fawzia Rasouli told SBS Kurdish that she has a passion for Kurdish clothes, especially women's clothes, they are a symbol authenticity of the Kurdish nation. Apart from making Kurdish costumes, Ms Rasouli makes handmade jewellery, hats, and belts.

Accessories by Fawzia Rasouli Credit: Supplied

“When I see the result of my work, it makes me very happy to see people wearing the Kurdish costumes that I have designed and made. The reaction from people has so far been pleasing”.

Fawzia Rasouli sewing Credit: Supplied

Ms Rasouli’s dream is one day to hold an exhibition of her work, to show the richness of the Kurdish culture and identity. She said the main inspiration stemmed from her mother when at a young age she used teach her the skill. Ms Rasouli has never had the opportunity to attend school due to circumstances in Kurdistan.

“As a young girl I used to watch my mother sewing, I loved watching her and wearing the Kurdish dresses she made. For me, my whole soul is Kurdish, the culture, the language, I love my Kurdish heritage.”

Ms Rasouli arrived in Adelaide, Australia in 1995 and moved to Melbourne 10 years ago with her family. She loves being in Australia but still misses home.

Suheyla Majedi wearing clothes and jewellery made by Fawzia Rasouli (Daryabeads) Credit: Supplied

Suheyla Majedi wearing costume and jewellery by F Rasouli Credit: Supplied