The Red Dress Project, conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod, provides an artistic platform for women around the world, many of whom are marginalized and live in poverty, to tell their personal stories through embroidery.

During 12 years, from 2009 to 2021, the Red Dress travelled the globe being continuously embroidered.

Constructed out of 73 pieces of burgundy silk dupion, the garment has been worked on by 231 women and four men, from 28 countries, with all 136 commissioned artisans paid for their work (the rest of the embroidery was added by willing participants/audience at various groups/exhibitions/events).