Pakistan
Nazia Bibi is a 43 years old skilled hand embroiderer from Kasur. She lives with her husband, two sons and a daughter. Her younger son is studying at school, while her older son is looking for a job and her daughter manages the household duties. Nazia’s husband earns approximately £56 per month, through his carpentry business.
Nazia Bibi has been working as a professional embroiderer for the past two years. She uses the traditional art of 'Salma Sitara' to create intricate embellishments on clothes. She is an expert in using specialised embroidery frames to ensure that every detail is perfect. She typically works on bridal wear or heavy formal wear, based on the selection of her clients. Nazia is introduced to her clients through a partnership with a shopkeeper who takes a portion of the profits. Her own earnings amount to around £50 per month.
Nazia Bibi has requested a loan to purchase various types of embroidery materials and accessories such as coloured stones, beads, artificial pearls/diamonds, threads, fabrics, and frames. With these materials at hand, she will be able to complete her orders more efficiently, and the profits generated from her work will be reinvested in her business.
Loan added: 27 June 2024
Nazia's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £17.04 | ||
| £8.52 | ||
| £8.52 | ||
| £8.52 | ||
| £8.52 | ||
| £8.52 | ||
| £8.52 |
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