My Etsy Story – Akamatra

09. Jul, 2011 23 Comments

Akamatra

 

Hello, my name is Maro and I am Akamatra!

The shop’s name is an old fashioned way to say (in Greek) that a woman is lazy in house related chores. That’s me because I’d rather make jewelry and other handmade creations than do my chores! At first I thought of using my real name – Supergirl – but then I figured that no one would believe me since I wear my panties under and not over my tights (!). I can assure you though that’s our only difference ;) … I make my own jewelry since my mum introduced me to the magic world of seed beads at the age of eight. I decided to open Akamatra’s when I discovered etsy and after my friends and loved ones encouraged me to. They did have much choise on it either, since I was staring at the recently listed items 24-7!

I am inspired by the materials I use, chemistry, geometry, the light, nature. Ideas come uninvited in the worst of times; when I have no pen nor paper and no time to find some. Thankfully I have some brain cells still functioning so I can recall them.

I quite a newbie at Etsy but in a few months I’ve learnt things I could not dream I could! I think I was not reading this hard for my PhD in biochemistry! I think the most important business rule I am taking with me all day long is never discount quality, only prices!

If I could give one advise to a new (newer than me) seller it would be study, study, study. And when you are through, study some more!

Thanks this was fun!

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23 Responses to “My Etsy Story – Akamatra”

  1. Julia K Walton Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Beautiful jewelry – and a great shop name ;o)

  2. maro Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Great name!!!!

  3. la boom! Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Fantastic story! I totally love her work!!!

  4. HeartshapedCreations Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Maro is such a wonderful artist and a super-sweet person. I love, love, love her work!!!

  5. WISHsupplies Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    lovely story and creations!

  6. inQueue Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    So much fun name!! Great artist! :)

  7. Ersi Marina Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    He he! Having been born and raised in Athens, Greece, I had a fun surprise when I read the name ‘Akamatra’ :) Hey, Maro, if you read this, I am an akamatra too and I think you’re so right to set the house chores aside so you can create. Pleased to meet you!

  8. BlackRedDots Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Wonderful creations from a very sweeeeet girl!!!
    Thnx for sharing!!

  9. anta Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Akamatraaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! Well, as I’ve already told her, there is a village in my home island, Ikaria, that is called Akamatra. For the same reasons I think!!!!!!
    Wonderful etsy story with so much humor!!!! ♥♥♥

  10. Rita alias alatvian Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Nice to get to know you a bit more!
    Good luck on Etsy!

  11. OnePerfectDay Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely jewelry!
    I love how they shimmer and shine!

  12. Eve Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    lovely read!thanks for sharing :)

  13. Akamatra Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Thank you all for your kind words!!!

  14. FishesMakeWishes Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    It’s nice to know a bit more about you. Your work is amazing!

  15. pergamondo Reply 10. Jul, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Great artist!!! Lovely jewelry!! And a cool person too! :)

  16. sidirom Reply 11. Jul, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I had great fun reading your interview and i admire your work too and i have to say that you may call your self akamatra but on the other hand lots of patience is required for your beedwork!!! Congrats!!!

  17. ERGANIweaving Reply 11. Jul, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Great post! Thanks for sharing!!!

  18. Hirotechnion Reply 19. Jul, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Study, study, study… Bah!! Just have fun with it! XDDD :) )) ;)

    Nc job btw!

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