Les Dix Doigts is an association of women from the impoverished Jacmel Valley region of Haiti. Together these women practice the age-old tradition of Richelieu embroidery—a richly textured needlework of intricate design and rare beauty handed down from nuns to the women of Haiti over a century ago. Today, with their handiwork, the women of Les Dix Doigts generate a sustainable income for their families and their community—a testament to their commitment and courage. With beauty and grace, they are sewing the seeds of a better future through the artistry of the past.
Les Dix Doigts
Les Dix Doigts is an association of women from the impoverished Jacmel Valley region of Haiti. Together these women practice the age-old tradition of Richelieu embroidery—a richly textured needlework of intricate design and rare beauty handed down from nuns to the women of Haiti over a century ago. Today, with their handiwork, the women of Les Dix Doigts generate a sustainable income for their families and their community—a testament to their commitment and courage. With beauty and grace, they are sewing the seeds of a better future through the artistry of the past.