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• Jan 26, 2026
• Women’s Entrepreneurship in Northern Syria

By Syrian Women.. The First Production Market of Its Kind in Idlib

For the first time in northern Syria, a women-only production market entitled “For You, Woman” was opened on Wednesday, aiming to showcase and sell handmade products by Syrian women in Idlib governorate, under the sponsorship of the Syrian Women’s Foundation.

A reporter from SY24 met with Basma, the coordinator of the exhibition, who provided detailed insight about the project. She explained that the market is a bazaar for displaying and selling handmade crafts by Syrian women, encompassing various arts and crafts. The market also features cultural and awareness seminars, and runs daily from 3 PM to 10 PM over three days.

Basma added that the primary goal of the bazaar is to create an opportunity for every productive Syrian woman working in handicrafts to market her products widely in a suitable space. The exhibition was held at Kitab Cafe, located in one of Idlib’s neighborhoods, to attract the largest number of visitors. The first two days were reserved exclusively for women, while the last day welcomed families.

Participation is open to all women and young female artisans, provided their products are well-crafted and of high quality, spanning various trades such as wool work, embroidery, crochet, confectionery, preserved foods, resin and epoxy works, candle making, wood painting, wall art, and other distinctive artistic pieces. More than 34 entrepreneurial projects presented their products at the market.

Hala Naas, a young artisan from Idlib, participated alongside many other women, presenting her handmade crochet works. She enhanced her pieces by incorporating kilim thread designs, adding aesthetic value to her creations.

Hala has been working in crochet for years, producing many artistic pieces. Encouraged by her family and friends, she turned her craft into a profession rather than a hobby due to its distinctiveness, precision, and beauty. Her work has drawn admiration from many locals, who purchased items including decorative pieces, clothing, handbags, ornaments, and mirror frames.

In an exclusive interview, Hala said she wished to participate in the market as it provides a wide platform to showcase diverse products from many women working in handicrafts. The bazaar also allows other women and young girls to directly see and purchase products from the producer, fostering both visibility and direct sales.

According to the coordinator, what distinguishes this bazaar is that it is the first of its kind focusing on productive Syrian women, highlighting their role as active and creative contributors to society, while also serving as a market for high-quality handmade items, benefiting both sellers and buyers.

The Syrian Women’s Foundation provided the venue and logistical support, including setting up display tables and other technical requirements, allowing participants to focus solely on showcasing their products.