Azra Abdullah
Brief Bio
Azra Abdullah is a Lecturer in Textiles and Fashion Design at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan. She holds an MFA in Visual Arts and specializes in Fashion fusion & smart textiles, sustainable design, and contemporary fashion fusion. Her research explores material innovation, textile techniques, and cultural craft revival, alongside teaching creative and research-driven design practices.
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
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MFA (Visual Arts) |
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
2023 – 2025 |
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PGD (Garment Manufacturing |
NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi |
2023 – 2024 |
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) |
Allama Iqbal Open University Multan |
2020 |
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BS Textiles & Clothing |
Punjab University Lahore |
2011 – 2017 |
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Diploma in Fashion & Textiles design |
Exclusive International Multan |
2012 – 2014 |
| Professional Experience | ||
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Textile & Fashion Design Instructor |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan |
2019 – Till now |
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Textile design Instructor |
Exclusive International Multan |
2018 – 2019 |
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Fashion designer at Fashion House |
Hassan Irshad Fashion Studio Multan |
6 Months |
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Work as a Free Lancer |
Freelancing in customized party-wear dress design and tailoring. |
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Research Interests
- Smart textiles
- Fashion fusion
- Fiber issues
- Sustainable textiles
- Surface design
- Textile innovation
- Craft revival
- Fabric finishes
- Material exploration
Current Projects
- Cotton pilling study
- A Comparative Analysis of Architectural Ornaments and Textiles
| Title | Year | Published Link |
|---|---|---|
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Promote Multani Craft into Contemporary way through Fusion of Textile Techniques |
2025 |
- Abdullah, A., Siddiqui, M. O. R., Qureshi, H. A., Atif, M., Imtiaz, S., & Ansari, A. J. (2025). Promote Multani Craft in a Contemporary Way through the Fusion of Textile Techniques. Southern Journal of Arts & Humanities, 3(02 (02)), 49-67.
Teaching & Supervision
Courses
- Textiles
- Fashion
Teaching Philosophy
Integrates creative exploration, technical skills, and research-driven learning in fashion and textile design.
Awards & Recognition
- Women Impact Award 2025,Department of Fashion design ,University of Southern Punjab
Contact
- xxxx-xxxxxxx
- [email protected]