#68 Empowering Armenian Artisans: The Mission Behind Nayiri Jewelry

PROMO CODE: THERECTIFIEDPODCAST for 10% off In this episode of the Rectified podcast, my guest is Clara Yalmanian, co-founder of Nayiri Jewelry. Clara discusses the inspiration behind the Armenian-made brand Nayiri, highlighting its meaning 'land of many rivers' and its rebranding journey. The discussion touches on how the brand began from Clara’s personal wish to create artisan jewelry in Armenia, emphasizing the craftsmanship and affordable pricing due to local material costs. Clara shares her personal and entrepreneurial backstory, including her impact-driven mission to support displaced Armenian goldsmiths from Lebanon and Syria by providing sustainable livelihoods. She explains the design and production process, marketing strategies, target audience, and how Nayiri maintains competitive pricing. Clara also discusses the cultural differences in gold jewelry preferences between Middle Eastern and European markets, and how Nayiri adapts to these. The episode concludes with insights into Clara's supportive community, business challenges, and how the brand differentiates itself by focusing on value and sustainability through recycled materials.Nayiri Website: https://nayirijewelry.com/Nayiri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nayiri.jewelry/Find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandydedeian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandydedeian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandydedeian/⚡️Subscribe to our Substack and receive the podcast in your inbox ➡️ https://sandydedeian.substack.com/📚Books recommended by our guests ➡️https://www.amazon.ca/shop/rectifiedblog/list/1Q491CJF61R9V?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfrectifiedblog_0MRG6G3H9NW7D4S08RQY