Cathy Braid and Kirsten Ainsworth grew up in NSW, and moved to north-western Pakistan in 2003.
The following year they launched Caravana, sometimes referred to as ‘a label with a conscience’. These luxury garments for the Western market derived their unique handcrafted character from the traditional skills of Pakistani women.
Braid and Ainsworth’s shared vision in establishing the Caravana label was to empower these talented women through employment. From a small start, the two worked with local organisations to set up a network of ten centres. The local environment provides strong design inspiration and each item carries the personal imprint of both designer and maker.
In 2007 Caravana works were included in the Powerhouse Museum exhibition 'Smart works: design and the handmade’.
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- Date written:
- 2013
- Last updated:
- 2013
