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"I was born in Bali, the second of two children. My father works as a driver. In my village, many neighbors work as bone carvers. Like other children in my village, I went to school and graduated from senior high school. <br><br>
"After high school, I married my husband. He is a great bone carver and he introduced me to the art of carving. After learning the technique and practicing a lot, I started making jewelry from bone. "When I made my first earrings, I tried to make a great pair. I used the best material, pictured the design, then combined it with gemstones to make it even prettier. <br><br>
"At first, I made earrings and hairpins. Later, I made necklaces and bracelets. We now use other materials as well, including water buffalo horn and wood. <br><br>
"My husband and I are happy and we're blessed with three children. Being a parent is a great feeling for me. Raising children is a lot of hard work, but it also brings a lot of joy. Many things have changed. I learned how to be more patient and responsible. I also strive to be a better person so I can be an example for my kids. <br><br>
"Being a mother means I don't have much time to enjoy myself, but I can still practice my simple hobbies. I love gardening and reading because I don't have to spend money or take time away from my family to enjoy them. <br><br>
"Although my life now seems happy, there were times when I felt low and even dead inside. When my mother passed away, it was really shocking and my grief was deep. My youngest child was sick with a fever and had convulsions until she fainted. That was really hard to face. Thank God, my children are now all healthy and happy. <br><br>
"Sometimes life isn't easy and, when going through hard times, we need to keep telling ourselves that we can do it. I have words that always get me through ? 'Do your best, as hard as you can, and results will follow.' <br><br>
"I'm inspired mostly by nature and the beautiful Balinese culture that surrounds me, and a have four artisans who assist me in the workshop. The materials we use aren't hard to find, and the equipment we use ? like saws, grinders and polishing machines ? aren't complicated. <br><br>
"I hope introducing my jewelry online will increase my sales so that I can provide good meals, a good education, and good healthcare for my family."
