Humans of Kurdistan
The "Humans Of Kurdistan" project aims to present the cultural diversity of the country. A look at the faces but also the stories that lie behind each of them.

23/10/2024

If I know that someone wants to buy my handicrafts as gifts, I charge as little as possible because I aim to help revive this culture in my country. We Kurds are generous people, and that generosity makes our relationships even more beautiful. I want to play a small part in nurturing that beauty. My name is Chapuka.

I’ve been doing this in Koya for many years, purely for the joy it brings me. I’ve been retired for a long time now, but I still come every day to create these small, handcrafted pieces. My customers are mostly students and women because they care deeply about the beauty of their homes. My workshop may be small, but it brings a lot of happiness to the hearts of those who visit.