Ex-miner resorts to handcrafts after losing her job

The talented mother of two decided to take advantage of her ordeal and started making accessories from various materials. In an interview with Arts & Culture, the 30-year-old woman said she lost her job last year in October when the mine closed. She said after her efforts to look for a job ran futile, she made up her mind that she could not just sit home and do nothing.

“I had to come up with something that can make up for unemployment. Since I love fashion and accessories, by the grace of God this came to my mind. I started doing Ankara and German Print (leteisi) neckpieces, bangles, jewelry boxes and also cover clutch bags. I started in August 2017 after a lot research on what I can do to keep myself busy,” she said.