Bridging Worlds: How Antonina Poppy and Threads of Hope Empower Women Across Borders

Written by Ava Beydoun

In a beautiful union of craftsmanship and culture, Antonina Poppy has teamed up with Threads of Hope, a female collective from downtown Cairo. This collaboration brings together the elegance of Italian design and the rich textile traditions of Egypt, weaving a tapestry that speaks of creativity, resilience, and female empowerment.

Threads of Hope in Cairo

Antonina Poppy values cultural richness and blends elements from diverse worlds into one. Our upcoming collection is a tribute to the importance of transcending borders and building a brighter future. This collaboration with Threads of Hope perfectly expresses that ethos, as it merges the sophisticated artistry of Italian fashion with the intricate handwork of women from across the world. In co-creating with them we create a new structure and vision for the future of what a production process could be in the future of fashion industry.

Threads of Hope empowers its artisans through skill-building in traditional techniques such as embroidery, cross-stitch, corded work, and the use of natural dyes. Each piece created by the collective is not just a testament to their fine craftsmanship but also to their strength and the stories of their journey.  To create new opportunities for women, and to cultivate the spirit of global sisterhood is our mission at Antonina Poppy.

For the cover of “Bridging Worlds: How Antonina Poppy and Threads of Hope Empower Women Across Borders” we used the artwork of Ex Libris: The Alchemist.