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Photographs From Begum Rafique's Business, Ummah Fashion



DESCRIPTION
Begum Rafique is an owner of Ummah Fashion and Ummah Outfitter, family owned businesses. Begum opened Ummah Fashion in 2018. She was selling Bangladeshi and Islamic clothing for 17 years out of her home before opening her storefront. Begum says she is honored to serve unique designs to her community, many which are custom-designed by her, and shipped from Bangladesh, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Begum is one of metro Detroit’s Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs.

Photo 1: Here she is pictured organizing hijabs in the store during Ramadan in 2019.

Photo 3: This picture is a product photoshoot for the website and social media launch of Ummah Outfitter, the online version of Ummah Fashion.

Photo 4: Here her daughter Rumyah is featuring one of the products for the social media launch and online store Ummah Outfitter.

Photo 5: Featured here is a product from the business line.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Subject(s): Begum Rafique
Type: Photograph
Source: Archival Creators Fellowship Program
Location: Hamtramck, MI

PROVENANCE
Collection: Nargis Rahman Fellowship Project
Item History: 2021-12-01 (created); 2021-12-08 (modified)

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