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Taliban can take away freedom of dress, but designer won’t give up style

A unique approach to tradition pushes back against the Taliban’s oppressive ideals

22 September 2021 - 21:06 By Sonia Elks

Kabul-born fashion designer Anjilla Seddeqi has long drawn inspiration for her formalwear collections from the bright, intricate and embellished traditional dress of Afghan women...

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