For Aznie, every leaf is part of earning a living
After losing her husband and leaving work to care for her children, Siti Nuraznie Ibrahim turned her love of plants into a satisfying, albeit challenging, source of income.
Siti Nuraznie Ibrahim, a mother of three, turned to eco-printing textiles as a means of supporting her family after her husband's death in 2018. Previously, she had faced challenges balancing work and childcare in her administrative job. Today, she produces unique eco-printed textiles at her Sentul home using natural leaves, flowers, and pigments from plants around her.
The process involves carefully arranging the plant materials on treated fabric, steaming them for almost two hours, and then unraveling the fabric to reveal the intricately patterned pieces. Aznie gathers her materials from her garden, local roadsides, and even while running errands. Her eco-print designs incorporate the unique shapes and colors left behind by the leaves and flowers, creating visually stunning and unpredictable patterns.
Despite the fluctuating nature of her income, Aznie remains committed to her eco-printing business, which allows her to maintain a flexible schedule and spend more time with her children.
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