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The Art of Slow Stitching

Every piece starts as a single strand of yarn and a quiet evening with a hook.

I'm Shilpa. I make crochet toys, baby clothes and keepsakes by hand in Al Ain, and teach kids and adults to do the same.

Shilpa standing behind her market stall table, neatly arranged with crochet flowers, bouquets and amigurumi, on a grass field in Al Ain.
A pink-dressed crochet bunny amigurumi seated among fresh flowers.
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In the making

Made by hand, one stitch at a time

Short clips of pieces I have made. Tap one to see it larger.

A collage of children holding handmade crochet pieces at an outdoor market stall.
Classes for kids and adults

Learn to crochet with me

  • Kids (5+) and adults · all materials provided · classes are ongoing
  • At our villa, supervised: AED 80–100 per person per class (by group size)
  • Home visits on request: AED 100–150 per person per class (by location)
  • Custom classes on request
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Come say hello in person

Shilpa smiling at her Loomé market stall on a grass field, with the UAE flag and colourful crochet flowers on the table.
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