Oo is a sweet spirit with a heartbreaking past. Her husband was a Karenni soldier who was killed in the fighting in Burma. She also struggles with hearing loss, so language learning has been challenging. She is surrounded by the love and support of her mother and five (of her 9) siblings, who all live in the Austin area. Oo spends time with her daughter and enjoys weaving when she can.
If you own one of Oo’s bags (or simply want to send a message), please feel free to write her a note in the comments below. We will share them with her. Eventually, we’d like every artisan to be able to write you back on her own.
2 Responses
Dear Oo – I can hardly wait to receive the shouder bag you made. It looks beautiful in the picture. I will pray for you and your family to continue to adjust to your new life and enjoy the freedom we all share in the United States of America. May God grant you good health and a long life. In Christian Love, Bonnie Gunnelsw
Thank you Oo. Your story is heart breaking. Your daughter Fremo is so sweet never knowing that her father was killed in Burma. I love your Kareni foods,whenever i visit your Apartment,you are so loving and hospitiable. I pray that you will have good success in America. God bless you.
With love
John Monger