What do you think you will do at the age of 70. Probably retire right? Just Kickback and enjoy the fleeting moments after decades of strenuous work. But Aaba from Mumbai, decided that this was time to start her own business. At the age of 70, Aaba i.e. Chandraprabha Parihar started her own brand about one and a half years ago by making bags, hats, home decor and rakhis from crochet and named it – Nayhar.
Aaba continues to fulfill the responsibilities of the family for over 70 years. Since childhood, she was fond of embroidery and weaving but she never thought that it could become a business or even her identity. She did a diploma course in it about 20 years ago but could never start her work. Her business would not have even be possible today, were it not for her daughter-in-law.
At one time, she happily shouldered the responsibilities of the entire household and her grandson to allow her daughter-in-law Swati to advance in her career. But a time came when Swati decided to make Aaba's talent recognized among the masses. When Swati saw the sparkle in Aaba's eyes while crocheting, she knew that she had to do something.
And that is how the business started…
At first this mother-in-law & daughter-in-law duo took it only as a hobby. Swati would find new designs on YouTube and give them to Aaba and Aaba would happily make and distribute them among her relatives. But it started to take the shape of a business when Aaba's niece took a bag made by her to her office.
An office colleague requested to make a bag for her too. Gradually, word of her artisan craftsmanship spread among friends and relatives. Subsequently, Aaba recieved a big order from Australia. After tackling that monumental order, their confidence boosted through the roof. This prompted Swati to do her due research and she subsequently registered her company. They then proceeded to launch their website and launched their Instagram page.
Today Aaba works on her orders every day and has become a successful businesswoman. To encourage Aaba, you can also buy her handmade items from her website www.nayher.com.