"…my maternal uncle was working with a jeweler. I was always fascinated by the fancy jewelry he designed."

"Hello, my name is Shanker and I come from a farming background. I studied till 10th grade and, as a family tradition, I was obliged to work along with my parents. During those days, my maternal uncle was working with a jeweler. I was always fascinated by the fancy jewelry he designed. Eventually, I quit farming and started my own small workshop.

"I started designing and crafting sterling silver jewelry and slowly, with the help of family and friends, I was able to establish myself in the field. Initially, I had to face a lot ...

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