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Abigail Asana Abianka
"I'm Abigail Asana Abianka from the northern area of Ghana. My friends say I am truthful, God-fearing and ambitious. <br><br>
"When I was a student in the university, I delivered my third child on a day I had exams on language and speech deviation, which I didn't want to defer. I wrote this paper six hours after giving birth, but I passed successfully and was really glad. <br><br>
"I craft beaded fashion jewelry in bright colors with eco-friendly materials. I use chevron beads, bamboo, raffia roots, beads of recycled glass and plastic, and bone. I buy most of my materials with the exception of bamboo, which I make myself. <br><br>
"I am self-taught and my jewelry art arose through my own imaginative ways. Later I went to the university to study art and education, where I specialized in bead making and underwent training for six months. <br><br>
"This art is a talent in me, which gives me so much passion! Starting on my own took me courage because I had people discouraging me. They'd tell me about all the challenges they faced with this craft. But I didn't give up. <br><br>
"Constant practice is essential and, in this way, I mastered my art. I enjoy exploring new ideas to make unique and creative designs. My family sometimes helps me with arranging the beads for me to do the finishing. <br><br>
"When I run short of materials and have to wait for long periods before getting some more, this makes it challenging for me. I look out for materials, color, blending, and rhythm of design and, when I have others assist me in the crafting process, I take special care with the finishing. <br><br>
"Admiration and appreciation of my finished jewelry is a great incentive and always makes me happy. <br><br>
"Currently, I am teaching vulnerable students in the basic school who have shown an interest in bead making. I've been able to create some jobs for young people in the community. <br><br>
"My dream is to establish a vocational school to support people with disabilities, the defenseless and the poor and help them achieve self-empowerment."
