Exhibition of Embroidered Garments from Lucknow

Event Name:	Exhibition of Embroidered Garments from Lucknow
Description:	Self Employed Womens Association (SEWA Lucknow) is a registered society working for the economic and social empowerment of its women artisan members. Amongst its myriad activities was the revival of the ancient art of Chikankari (hand embroidery). This has been achieved spectacularly as is known, seen and experienced. Today, 7000 artisans and over 30,000 persons especially women and children are direct beneficiaries of its interventions. SEWA-Lucknow has played a vital role in bringing about rights based development changes in the community by enabling action consonant with the Millennium Development Goals; reducing poverty, promoting education amongst children and legal literacy and shelter improvement etc. Open until 19 July during office hours
Type of Event:	Charity Events
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Event Location:	The Nehru centre
Event City:	London
Type of Venue:	Cultural Center
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Event Start Date	15-Jul-08