Goa, Aug. 31 -- JENIFER FERNANDES

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For Clera Alemao, a 53-year-old resident of Aldona, creativity was never taught in a classroom-it was born out of observation, perseverance, and sheer determination. What began as a childhood curiosity for stitching has today blossomed into a lifelong passion, an income source, and a way of spreading joy through handmade crafts.

Clera recalls that as a young girl, sports never caught her interest, but stitching did. After completing her SSC at 15, financial constraints kept her from pursuing higher studies. But her creativity found a way forward. "I never went to any coaching or tailoring classes," she says with pride. "I simply observed, tried, made mistakes, and learned."

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