curating creative spaces for culture & community.
BASED IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
For anyone seeking stillness through making. All skill levels, all backgrounds, always welcome.
We believe making things by hand is a form of peace. Every event is designed to quiet the noise and ground you in craft.
Immersive experiences rooted in heritage craftsmanship. Learn techniques passed down through generations.
Leave with something you made, something you learned, and someone you met.
sukoon is an Urdu word, and like many other words that don’t have a simple counterpart in another language, translating its depth and intensity into english is difficult.
however, the closest translation is: ‘a state of complete peace’.
and that is exactly what we strive to offer: a space to connect, learn, and experience sukoon.
our events are carefully curated to open doors to making traditional craftsmanship accessible. our focus is on nurturing a sense of community, inclusivity, and the joy of discovery.
Coming soon
Join sukoon space and Rafia Shafiq of dhaga art for phulkari in the park, an outdoor embroidery workshop rooted in storytelling, cultural memory, and mindful making.
Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is a South Asian textile tradition created through the darning stitch, with embroidered motifs often carrying stories of family, place, identity, and community. through this hands-on session, rafia will share the history and cultural significance of phulkari while guiding participants through the process of creating their own embroidered piece.
Participants will work on a pre-drawn phulkari-inspired motif, choose their own colour palette, and learn the traditional darning stitch in a relaxed outdoor setting. this workshop is an invitation to slow down, connect with others, and experience the meditative rhythm of stitching by hand.
All materials are included. no embroidery experience is needed. We will also be working on a communal art piece together.
Light snacks and refreshments included.
Materials Included
wooden hoop
cotton embroidery threads sourced from Lahore, Pakistan
khaddar fabric with a pre-made phulkari design sourced from Haripur Hazara, Pakistan
needles
scissors
Artist Bio
Rafia Shafiq is a diaspora artist, textile educator, and founder of Dhaga Art, a practice dedicated to the preservation and contemporary exploration of Phulkari embroidery. Originally from Pakistan and now based in the Greater Toronto Area, she learned Phulkari from women artisans in Northern Pakistan and has spent the past seven years sharing the tradition through workshops and community-based programming.
She has led more than 50 workshops across the GTA in collaboration with museums, galleries, municipalities, educational institutions, and cultural organizations, including the Royal Ontario Museum, The Textile Museum of Canada, Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op, and the University of Toronto. Through Dhaga Art, Rafia aims to make Phulkari accessible to diverse audiences while honouring the artisans, histories, and communities that continue to sustain this tradition.
Weather Note
this is an outdoor event. if the weather does not cooperate, we’ll contact attendees in advance with any updates or changes.
The wait is finally over! Milna Market is back at Industry City on September 27 🍂
Ticket link: https://luma.com/mezmgieh
Milna Market is a curated South Asian pop-up market in NYC, transforming 11,000 sq. ft. into a modern bazaar featuring 60+ South Asian brands and makers across food, fashion, jewelry, beauty, home, lifestyle, and more.
In Hindi, milna means both “to meet” and “to find,” which is exactly what the market is all about. Join us for a full day of community, discovery, and shopping South Asian-owned businesses!
🎟️ $4 Entry (plus tax)
Guests under 12 and over 65 receive free admission.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Organizer.
🎉 We will have carrom, henna, and more activities!
🎁 The first 25 attendees will receive a FREE Milna Market tote!
🛍️ Our Mini Totes are also available to preorder for pickup only at Milna Market on September 27. Select the Milna Market Mini Tote option above to purchase yours! Totes can be picked up at the first-floor check-in area.
Additional Links:
Explore the Vendor Directory to discover some of our past and upcoming vendors!
Curious what our markets look like? View photos from our past markets
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for updates: @milna.market
Stay tuned for the vendor lineup 👀
Location
5-2-A at Industry City
33 35th St 2nd FL, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA
From the journal
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