In this episode of From Other to Center, I sit down with Bangladeshi-American fiber artist Fatema Haque to ask her how she finds belonging through her art.

For her ‘Bangladeshis in Michigan’ fiber art exhibit, Fatema sourced photos from her Bangladeshi community—and her own family—to create stunning, hand-embroidered portraits. Her portraits and the oral histories she gathered capture the experiences of multiple generations of her community.

Fatema shares with me how her art gives her the opportunity to represent the Bangladeshi diaspora, hold space for grief, and find healing and belonging.

Follow us on Instagram! You can find Fatema Haque @writesfatema and me (Aysha Jamali) @fromothertocenter.

You can also check out our website: ⁠fromothertocenter.com⁠

Music is Aloe Joe by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).