A shyrdak is more than an ornate felt carpet, not only is it a reminder of a Central Asian nomadic past and an integral part of cultural heritage but it can also hold a place of pride in a Kyrgyz household. Knowledge, skills, diversity, the semantics of ornamentation, and the ceremonies involved...

Despite institutional constraints female entrepreneurs in Iran experience their entrepreneurial activities as a source of value for themselves and other stakeholders, especially their family. Drawing upon the narrative reports of female entrepreneurs in Bandarabbas, the capital city of Hormozgan...