Weaving Poems

We are thrilled to bring our Weaving Poems exhibition to London in summer 2025!

Weaving Poems is a collection of carpets created by Afghan designer Maryam Omar and the women weavers of Bamiyan in central Afghanistan. The designs are inspired by poems associated with traditional weaving practices and by the natural and cultural landscapes of the Bamiyan valley.

First displayed at Qatar Museums inaugural Design Doha in 2024, the exhibition pays tribute to these artisan communities and their heritage.

Turquoise Mountain’s work with artisan communities in Afghanistan is generously supported by the Qatar Fund for Development, Alwaleed Philanthropies and partners around the world.