Abdul Kadir Iddrisu

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I was born in 1986 in Accra to a Ghanaian mother and a Nigerian father who both grew up to share what they had. My friends describe me as humble, kind and sociable.

Jewelry art is a family thing for me, inherited from my great grandfather. I love the colors of the gemstones we use. I learned the craft by watching my family work. Nature is the source of my inspirations.

"To master this craft, I had to work at it every day and practice more. By grace, I started working on my own and hard work has gotten me this far. At the initial stage, I had some disagreements with my dad because he thought I was going to leave him alone.

"I later started creating designs on my own. I sold them at the art center at a wholesale price. Later, someone rented me part of his shop and I saved money to pay it. Later, I came into an agreement of buying the shop. Although the owner hesitated at first, he sold it to me.

"I love that the materials I use are precious. The sight of them makes you want to touch or feel them! Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to obtain the gemstones.

"Today, I'm married with a baby girl and my dream for my daughter and our future children is to train them to not depend on anyone. I really want them to continue with my jewelry workshop.

"Once, a client gave me an order and address to deliver the jewelry when it was ready. I send the items to the address he gave me but, after I contacted him, he told me he had changed addresses. So I had to hurry to the said address, pick up the order and change the address. Now that was a very difficult process.

"I have big dream. I imagine myself becoming a great exporter some day, and also serving my community."

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Along the way, the founders of NOVICA discovered something very important - as artisans around the world succeeded, there was also a visible and profound impact on the communities around them.

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The founders of NOVICA had a vision of the future that is not one of mega factories producing cookie cutter products for all to cheaply consume. Instead, a bright future that celebrates artisans who take the time to create an item by hand. A future where time is protected, where stories are told, where unique details are honored. Love, respect, inclusiveness become driving force.

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