Artisan ID #: TC-ARA-02
Originally from a region of Thailand known for its metallurgy, Tui is a bit of an anomaly.
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Men perform most of the work involved in crafting stainless steel, but Tui is able to deftly shape, hammer, and finish pieces after the metal has been poured.
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She has a family and hopes that earnings from her work will be enough to send them to college one day.
When she works, Tui says her mind wanders...
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She thinks about her family, her husband, and children when she works.
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Tui has gained the respect of her community with her master craftswoman abilities to shape steel into beautiful new shapes.
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Willing to try new designs and styles, Tui hopes to earn enough money to own her own studio-design center one day!
Tui dreams about being able to design from her own studio one day.
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She says that working has given her a way to dream. She knows she can achieve whatever she wants because she's self-sufficient.
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Tui says that she dreams about one day owning a home in her village.
Tui enjoys the financial stability crafting our Fair Trade Metal Bowls creates.
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Aside from this, Tui says that she's grateful for the entrepreneurial training she's received.
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Tui would like to say, "Thank you for buying my pieces. I love to make them. I will make more for you."