About the Artist
Ghufran Hassan was born in Iraq. Her mother taught her and her sister how to knit and sew when they were young. In July 2011, she was able to come to America with one of her daughters. Since then, through Bridge Refugee Services, she has been taking English classes at Chattanooga State and is currently seeking employment. She hopes to use her jewelry, knitting, and sewing skills as a source of income.