Saeeda Etebari


Saeeda Etebari is an Afghani jewelry artist. [1] [2][3][4]Etebari has had meningitis since she was one, causing her to be deaf and mute.[1][2][3][4] She joined the Turquoise Mountain Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture and trained in jewelry, where she was chosen to have an exhibition at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C..[1][3]

Early life

Etebari was born in a Pakistani refugee camp as the third amongst nine children[4][3].  When she was only one, she developed meningitis.[2][3][4] Meningitis is a disease that, for Etebari, resulted in hearing loss and not being able to speak. [2][3][4]Etebari couldn’t go to school, so her dad founded a deaf school for her to learn.[2][3]  Etebari signs about the struggle of accepting that she was deaf and mute, but now she thinks of it somewhat as a blessing.[4]

Schooling

After graduating, Etebari’s brother suggested she apply to Turquoise Mountain Institute.[3] At Turquoise Mountain, she studied handmade jewelry design.[1][2][3][4] Etebari’s talents were noticed there, as she excelled in her work.[4] Etebari considers being deaf a blessing for her, for when she goes to work on jewelry, the loud noises of tools don’t affect her concentration. [4]

Smithsonian Exhibition

Etebari was chosen, along with Abdul Matin Malekzadah and Sughra Hussainy, to have an exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum. [3] Etebari’s work ​​is inspired by the culture of where she grew up in Afghanistan.[1] One of Etebari’s more famous pieces is an incredible emerald and gold necklace that she designed with British jeweler Pippa Small.[3] This piece was displayed at the Smithsonian.[3]



References
  1. Etebari, Saeeda. "Saeeda Etebari". LinkedIn.
  2. "BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?". BBC.
  3. "Afghan Artisans Coming to Washington, D.C., To Demonstrate Their Crafts and Creativity in Vibrant Exhibition - Smithsonian Institution Press release | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  4. "Afghan jeweler overcomes adversity to create world-class art". CGTN America. 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
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