Shah Jehan Mosque
Woking Asian Women's Association
Woking, Surrey
1995

Group statement:

'Woking Asian Women’s Association (WAWA) undertook the project following a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The idea of an embroidery panel was formulated to express the creative and artistic talents of the members of WAWA. The group decided to depict the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking in their panel due to the historical importance of the building and to coincide with the centenary celebration of the Borough of Woking Council in Surrey. This is also the oldest mosque built in England and dates back to 1889.' Group Leader

Participants:

Ishrat Ahmed, Tasneem Akhtar, Margaret Atter, Yvonne Baig, Shahnaz Haque, Alveena Mahoon, Rameeza Mahoon, Kausar Masood, Aysha Mir, Ayaila Mir, Sofia Mir, Yasmeen Razzaq, Tamannah Salam, Shahida Shafiq, Somia Shafiq, Madasra Zia

Group Leaders and artists:

Rafeea Mahoon

Themes and Symbols:

Mosque, Local Landmarks

Textile Techniques:

Embroidery, Printing, Mixed-media

Inspirations:

Miniature paintings