Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Embroideries: Marjane Satrapi's Look at Iranian Women's Lives
In Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel, 'Embroideries,' we peek into the private lives of Iranian women.
The story unfolds as a group of women gather to share stories about their marriages, sex lives, and the pressures they face.
They talk about everything from cheating husbands to cosmetic surgeries, all while navigating the changing social landscape of post-revolution Iran.
The book shows how these women, despite the challenges, find strength and humor in their shared experiences, offering a candid look at their resilience.
Marjane Satrapi's 'Embroideries' explores the private lives of Iranian women.
The book features conversations about marriage, sex, and societal expectations.
Women share stories about relationships, infidelity, and cosmetic procedures.
The graphic novel provides an honest portrayal of women adapting to social change.
It offers a look at resilience and humor in the face of challenges.
- Who
- Marjane Satrapi and a group of Iranian women
- What
- Exploration of Iranian women's lives, marriages, and sexuality in a graphic novel.
- When
- Post-revolution Iran
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- To offer an honest and intimate portrayal of women adapting to social conventions.
- Author
- Marjane Satrapi
- Title
- Embroideries
- Genre
- Graphic Novel
- Setting
- Post-Revolution Iran
- Focus
- Iranian women's experiences