Thailand
Biao is a 70-year-old woman residing in a small rural community in the northern part of Surin province in north eastern Thailand. She lives with her adult son who works as a labourer.
To sustain her livelihood, Biao cultivates jasmine rice and operates a silk-weaving business from her home. Her journey into silk weaving began many years ago in her youth, learning the craft from her parents who used to run a similar business to support their family.
Over the decades, Biao has honed her skills as a talented weaver, crafting silk cloth with intricate patterns that she sells to textile shops in the city. Her passion for silk weaving is deeply rooted in preserving this traditional occupation within her community.
Currently, Biao aims to expand her silk cloth production to boost her income, now that she has more time available for weaving alongside her farming activities. To achieve this goal, she requested a loan to invest in acquiring 15kg of silk thread, colour dyes, and essential weaving equipment.
This loan will enable Biao to enhance her production capacity, fulfilling her aspiration to sustain and grow her silk-weaving business while preserving the cultural heritage of her craft within the community.
Loan added: 23 April 2024
Biao's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £87.83 | ||
| £24.40 | ||
| £24.40 | ||
| £24.40 | ||
| £24.40 | ||
| £24.40 | ||
| £24.40 |
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