She learned the craft from a neighbor whose husband was a chair maker and worked with wicker. After her apprenticeship, she began working independently from home to support herself. At the time, many women practiced this activity in a domestic setting, as the social context did not favor women working outside the home.
She worked continuously until around 1986, when a decline in demand for wicker furniture forced her to change sectors. Throughout her career, she crafted bed headboards, chairs, and coffee tables. She speaks of this art with clear pride and continues to perform restoration work or create new pieces whenever requested.
