Don't give up! Keep it up!
I am a Syrian refugee living in Turkey, have lost my home and business several times until my family and I migrated to Turkey. Starting from zero was a huge challenge and especially when you find yourself in a foreign country face to face with some barriers such as language and discrimination.
I didn't give up! Giving up meant the end for me. I surrounded myself with awesome people and started to think creatively. Now I have my own craft workshop, I design and make new pieces of jewelry every day. I am making small steps every day toward my dream. This could not happen without Etsy and its awesome community and support. For me, Etsy is the gate to meet new awesome and innovative people. It is the chance for me to express myself and get people to have a close look at Turkish jewelry.
For me, designing jewelry and converting my ideas to real pieces is astonishing. Our designs are suitable for all occasions with different themes that suit the majority of people. Etsy is no longer a job for me, It is my hobby, my every thing. Most of the things you see in this store is made by me; photographs, list descriptions, customer service, item designs. Sure there are many people that help me and get my back when I need it.
The best moments I have in my store is when a customer expresses how much he/she is delighted with one of my products. This is the moment I am living for. Thank you for your time to read my story. Love you all!
Sincerely,
Macit Lajin