Pollinators and Flowers From Around the World is a 2025 exhibit by Stitch Buffalo, on view at the Buffalo ant Erie County Botanical Gardens through April 28. It features hand-embroidered hoops by members of the Refugee Women’s Workshop, representing images from their home countries and personal experiences.

ABOUT THIS PIECE
Each piece is stitched by hand and designed by the artist. It can be displayed in the hoop, framed, or used as a patch/embellishment on another textile item. Items from this collection will be available for pickup/shipping at the conclusion of the exhibit. Please note shipping/pickup details below.

ARTIST: Sahar Kargar
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Afghanistan

SIZE: Medium (5–7 inch hoop diameter)
MATERIALS: Sheer silk fabric, cotton embroidery thread

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Just as pollinators spread life and vibrancy by helping flowers bloom, Stitch Buffalo facilitates the cross-pollination of ideas, skills, and stories among diverse communities. Through the creation of handcrafted textile art, including floral motifs often inspired by the artisans’ cultural heritage, Stitch Buffalo nurtures creativity and creates opportunities for individuals to flourish in new environments. This shared growth mirrors the natural cycle of pollination, where mutual support leads to beauty, sustainability, and thriving ecosystems.

Please note: We try to provide color accurate previews, but all screens are different.
Shipping/Pickup: Items from this collection will be available for pickup/shipping at the conclusion of the exhibit. If you select shipping, we will have your piece in the mail in early May. If you select in-store pickup, we will contact you by phone/email as soon as the item is ready to be collected.