Despite obstacles, women cultivated artistic traditions that enriched their lives and, quietly yet profoundly, the broader cultural landscape. Their work, though often overlooked or dismissed, tells a story of resilience, creativity, and an unyielding desire to make beauty in restrictive circumstances. How did societal norms dictate what women could and could not do? What were the educational barriers imposed by families and institutions? Why were embroidery and illustration forms of undervalued artistic expression?Â
