“In 2002, we became the first women to work on production and metalsmithing here. At the time, in Bali, it was almost exclusively men who worked in those trades.” “In 2002, we became the first women to work on production and metalsmithing here. At the time, in Bali, it was almost exclusively men who worked in those trades. Today—look at us—we are Master Silver and Goldsmiths.”
“Women can earn money without waiting on men. To make a piece perfect, you need focus and precision.” “Women can earn money without waiting on men. To make a piece perfect, you need focus and precision.”
“The technical aspect of drawing is the hardest. I love rendering in watercolor—watercolor is refreshing.” “The technical aspect of drawing is the hardest. I love rendering in watercolor—watercolor is refreshing.”
“My job is to translate a 2D drawing into a 3D wax model—like a sculptor. Naga is the hardest—not everyone can do Naga.” “My job is to translate a 2D drawing into a 3D wax model—like a sculptor. Naga is the hardest—not everyone can do Naga.”
“The main thing is patience and not to be scared to compete.” “The main thing is patience and not to be scared to compete…”
“To create the chain, you have to set each link, solder each link, stretch each link, pinch each link…then you move on to weaving.” “To create the chain, you have to set each link, solder each link, stretch each link, pinch each link…then you move on to weaving.”
