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Mobile Phone Straps Become a Source of Livelihood for Azliana

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Azliana Jaini turned her hobby of making adjustable phone straps into a small business, Ajtheastroknot, to express creativity and earn side income.
  • She began crafting as a way to fill her time while caring for her mother after leaving her job to be with her ailing father.
  • Learning independently through social media tutorials, Azliana experimented with various crafts before focusing on phone straps, which she found most enjoyable to create.

What began as a pastime for Azliana Jaini, 36, has blossomed into a creative outlet and a source of supplementary income through her adjustable phone strap business, Ajtheastroknot. This hobby allows her to express her creativity, find emotional calm, and generate earnings from home.

Azliana, a graduate in Office Systems Management from Universiti Teknologi Mara, initially worked briefly before leaving her job to care for her ailing father. After his passing, she continued to stay home to look after her mother. Amidst her caregiving responsibilities, she sought an activity that would occupy her free time and allow her to pursue her passion for crafting.

If I see videos of people making something cute and creative, I really like watching and trying to follow their process all the way.

— Azliana JainiExplaining her long-standing interest in crafts and DIY.

Her journey into the world of crafts and DIY began around 2022, inspired by DIY and craft videos on social media. Initially, she experimented with making handmade bags before expanding her skills to other accessories like lanyards, wristlets, and keychains. However, the adjustable phone strap eventually became her favorite product to create.

Azliana taught herself the intricate skills of making phone straps through online platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. She meticulously followed tutorial videos, learning step-by-step to produce neat and high-quality items. "It was a lot of trial and error until I found the most suitable method," she shared.

It was a lot of trial and error until I found the most suitable method.

— Azliana JainiDescribing her self-taught process of learning to make phone straps.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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