Hyderabad women artists use embroidery to tackle social issues

For World Embroidery Day 2026, women artists in Hyderabad are reworking embroidery to address topics like menstrual stigma and agrarian distress. The craft, traditionally seen as domestic, is being reclaimed as a powerful narrative tool. The article highlights how these artists transform embroidery into a medium for social commentary, challenging its historical relegation to the private sphere. Specific artists and their works are detailed, showing how needlework becomes a vehicle for discussing contemporary issues in India.