34 min listen
205. Selling Jewellery in The British Museum for over 10 Years - Sima Vaziry
205. Selling Jewellery in The British Museum for over 10 Years - Sima Vaziry
ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
May 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sima Vaziry, a talented metal clay jeweller whose work has been sold through the British Museum for over a decade, and who is the final jeweller to appear in the Handmade Jewellers series. The discussion focuses on how Sima uses her craft to support various charities, highlighting her involvement with Afghan Aid and other initiatives. She shares how her journey began with creating pieces for charity events, which led to significant opportunities, including collaborations with the British Museum and other high-profile organizations. Sima elaborates on her work with artisans in conflict regions through Turquoise Mountain, a charity supported by King Charles, aimed at preserving traditional crafts. She describes her efforts to teach artisans new techniques and help them adapt their materials to international standards, thus enabling them to sustain their livelihoods. Sima on Instagram Sima's website Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook
Released:
May 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
13. Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway with Hayley Kruger: Joining me on this weeks podcast is jeweller Hayley Kruger. Hayley has been in the jewellery industry for many years and as a jeweller she has a diverse business working with customers and commissions, teaching and television work. In this episode we... by Jewellers Academy Podcast