On this warm day, the rattle of Tehran's chaotic traffic comes in through the open window of a small room crowded with sewing machines.

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He took jobs sewing textiles and even worked for room and board so he could learn the jewelry-making trade.

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There is an installation and sculpture room, as well as individual spaces for sewing, embroidery and drawing.

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