Mana Khaloo

She has always been interested in artistic works and art in general. That’s why she decided to go to vocational school after middle school. There she studied Graphic design and graduated with significant achievements, from the Art and Architecture faculty of Shiraz University, in Graphic Design. However, as she was knee-deep into creating artifacts with her own hands rather than computerizing them, she started creating handicrafts, such as stencil print (on scarves and cushions sewn by herself), candle making, knitting, weaving leather accessories, etc. Gaining different experiences with handicrafts, she learned she was fond of making jewelry, so she took several courses in goldsmith and jewelry making. Finally, she took a goldsmith technical and vocational skill certificate along with a jewelry design handicraft degree in 2019. She managed to establish her own brand and successfully started the business. Now she has regular and new customers from around the world.

She always wanted to create her own designs, so she became an entrepreneur in 2018 and made her own business and brand from scratch. She built her workshop, in her hometown.

It is the means of making her dreams come true. It gives her the power of innovation.

She’s really into making stunning necklaces as it is a symbol of personality and beauty for any person.

The first designed piece was a collar made of black oxide sterling silver, based on the Persian ancient carpet motives.

exponential experience with different materials, working with silver is her favorite one.

Although every project is different from one another, after the process of creating, being functional and practical is the most important to her when she’s designing.

As a designer, every little appreciation feels like an accomplishment, mostly when her customer is happy and loves the work.

Having an eye-catching beauty at first sight and being practical.

the beauty and the concept behind each piece, which is a way to the designer's creative mind.

As a successful female entrepreneur, helping to promote cultural and aesthetic awareness.

Classical art is being replaced with modern, abstract art and relies more on IT than always.

- International Gold and Jewelry Exhibition, SHIRAZ/IRAN She’s going to have her next exhibition As soon as she can complete her new collection about WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM.

Being fascinated and inspired by the ancient symbols and patterns of Persian art she tries to improve her creativity by studying and examining all works of art and combining them with modern art.

She is based in Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran. the great historical background of her country has definitely inspired her with beautiful ancient patterns and symbols. At the same time, unfortunately, she faces a lot of problems when trying to study foreign arts and new ideas due to internet access deprivation.

She’s self-employed and doesn't work for any companies yet. Although her collections had been represented by creditable galleries in the capital city.

It is the design that sells the designer, however, knowledge and experience are very important factors.

Searching and sketching and figuring out the ups and downs of the process of creating.

- Sitting leather lounge set designed by Dorsa LTD - College artifact created by herself

She has a busy lifestyle. Studying, designing, creating, photography, and taking care of her business social media, and customers are only a part of her busy day. Of course, doing the house chores and running the errands can not be ignored.

Try to be creative and original and avoid copying others' ideas.

for a designer, money is always an obstacle, but getting positive feedback for your work is a pleasure.

Doing a lot of research to keep the originality of your designs.

As for the software, she uses illustrator, photoshop, and matrix. Since all her works are handmade, she uses quite a lot of goldsmith tools such as handsaw, rolling machine, smith, magnet machine, etc. she also searches among historic books and art books.

To tell you the truth she sometimes has to sacrifice her personal life to allocate enough time to design and create.

Establishing her own business and facing all the challenges to work in a male-dominated field.

her customers started from family and friends and expanded internationally as the work grows.

Jewelry designing, as it was the most attractive field since she started her path.

She’s quite ambitious and doing her best to be recognized internationally as a most skilled jewelry designer, by taking part and winning in more international design competitions.

She develops her designs herself at the same time she is always helpful in teamwork.

She’s working on a collection Hashieh which is inspired by Persian carpet patterns.

They can send her an email at Anabellz.design@gmail.com or contact her via the Instagram page Anabell_jewelry_ or check her site Anabelljewelry.com

1-She has always been interested in artistic works and art in general. That’s why she decided to go to vocational school after middle school. There she studied Graphic design and graduated with significant achievements, from the Art and Architecture faculty of Shiraz University, in Graphic Design. However, as she was knee-deep into creating artifacts with her own hands rather than computerizing them, she started creating handicrafts, such as stencil print (on scarves and cushions sewn by herself), candle making, knitting, weaving leather accessories, etc. Gaining different experiences with handicrafts, she learned she was fond of making jewelry, so she took several courses in goldsmith and jewelry making. Finally, she took a goldsmith technical and vocational skill certificate along with a jewelry design handicraft degree in 2019. She managed to establish her own brand and successfully started the business. Now she has regular and new customers from around the world.

She always wanted to create her own designs, so she became an entrepreneur in 2018 and made her own business and brand from scratch. She built her workshop, in her hometown.

She has always wanted to be an artist, and fortunately, her parents didn’t force her to follow the family business.

Artistic silver jewelry. She’s more into designing high-class jewel necklaces.

Having enough attitude and aptitude are needed to be a good designer, however turning into a great designer needs a great amount of patience, perseverance, and knowledge.

One of the characteristics of a good design is being timeless, that is why a great design will always be distinguished.

Hashieh collection is one of her in-hand projects, related to Persian carpet motives that can be a collection of golden rings and other accessories.

a lot of creativity, tones of persistence, and resistance with a dash of support.

Evidentially the Lotus date recorder that had been submitted for A design award. The concept of being part of her Persian cultural heritage and the functionality of the pendant.

Following great designers and researching their methods led to improving her creativity and skillfulness.

Art being the main part of her life, she would be an art critical writer.

The design has to be both beautiful and problem-solver at the same time.