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Aniqua W. Creator/Designer of all things "My Kinda Thing"
Aniqua was born in New York City. She was raised and currently lives in the High Bridge section of the Bronx. As the third child of seven children, creativity was always encouraged in her house growing up.Her father, an electrician, artist and avid comic book collector, made sure she always had art supplies. Aniqua attended Lehman College in the Bronx where she obtained a degree in sociology with a minor in education. She spent most of her adult career as a teacher, using art to be a more effective educator. Aniqua is a self taught crochet artist. She became interested in crochet at around 19 years old, when her cousin found some old fiber arts books. At this time there was no YouTube and she didn't know anyone who could teach her. Over the years, while attending college and working, Aniqua did not realize how skilled she had become at her favorite hobby. She had acquired quite a collection of tools and materials to experiment with and create new things. It wasn't until January of 2013 that she decided she didn't want to teach anymore, at least not in a formal setting. She decided she'd try her hand at being an artist. Aniqua is inspired by children and vibrant colors. Much of the things she creates are whimsical and imaginative. Her crochet creations are often collectable and practical. Her company, "My Kinda Thing" encompasses her designs' noticeably nontraditional take on the old art form that is crochet. From crazy hats to imaginary creatures, her crochet creations are not the kinds of things grandmothers make! Aniqua decided to specialize in creating dolls when she opted to challenge herself a little. Because she had become so skilled in creating without using blue prints, she decided to take a look at what designs were already around. She was surprised to find that she had only come across two designers who were creating African American dolls. What surprised her even more was that neither of the artists were African American. It was at that point when Aniqua had officially found her thing. Aniqua'a collection of brown dolls (Beautifully Brown Girl Collection) is about more than just doll making. It's about promoting pride and confidence in girls of color by creating realistic depictions of who they are. Capturing those unique attributes that make girls of color unique and beautifully brown, Aniqua uses crochet as a tool to teach and promote self-esteem in girls, particularly girls of color.
Unique, one-of-a-kind crochet creations!
For ordering details send a email to mykindathing@yahoo.com
Please Checkout my links Below
https://www.etsy.com/shop/boabw
https://www.etsy.com/shop/knoirdesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu
https://www.facebook.com/Knoirdesigns
IG: KUNITY77
boabwart@gmail.com
MY OTHER CHANNEL IS
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnitysArtPeaces
Aniqua W. Creator/Designer of all things “My Kinda Thing”
Aniqua was born in New York City. She was raised and currently lives in the High Bridge section of the Bronx. As the third child of seven children, creativity was always encouraged in her house growing up.Her father, an electrician, artist and avid comic book collector, made sure she always had art supplies. Aniqua attended Lehman College in the Bronx where she obtained a degree in sociology with a minor in education. She spent most of her adult career as a teacher, using art to be a more effective educator. Aniqua is a self taught crochet artist. She became interested in crochet at around 19 years old, when her cousin found some old fiber arts books. At this time there was no YouTube and she didn’t know anyone who could teach her. Over the years, while attending college and working, Aniqua did not realize how skilled she had become at her favorite hobby. She had acquired quite a collection of tools and materials to experiment with and create new things. It wasn’t until January of 2013 that she decided she didn’t want to teach anymore, at least not in a formal setting. She decided she’d try her hand at being an artist. Aniqua is inspired by children and vibrant colors. Much of the things she creates are whimsical and imaginative. Her crochet creations are often collectable and practical. Her company, “My Kinda Thing” encompasses her designs’ noticeably nontraditional take on the old art form that is crochet. From crazy hats to imaginary creatures, her crochet creations are not the kinds of things grandmothers make! Aniqua decided to specialize in creating dolls when she opted to challenge herself a little. Because she had become so skilled in creating without using blue prints, she decided to take a look at what designs were already around. She was surprised to find that she had only come across two designers who were creating African American dolls. What surprised her even more was that neither of the artists were African American. It was at that point when Aniqua had officially found her thing. Aniqua’a collection of brown dolls (Beautifully Brown Girl Collection) is about more than just doll making. It’s about promoting pride and confidence in girls of color by creating realistic depictions of who they are. Capturing those unique attributes that make girls of color unique and beautifully brown, Aniqua uses crochet as a tool to teach and promote self-esteem in girls, particularly girls of color.
Unique, one-of-a-kind crochet creations!
For ordering details send a email to mykindathing@yahoo.com
Please Checkout my links Below
https://www.etsy.com/shop/boabw
https://www.etsy.com/shop/knoirdesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu
https://www.facebook.com/Knoirdesigns
IG: KUNITY77
boabwart@gmail.com
MY OTHER CHANNEL IS
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnitysArtPeaces
I am loving this channel. May your ideas and the strength in your fingers and hands continue to flow. I wish you the best. God bless you you are an inspiration to me, and I love making dolls too. I am learning and will not give up the struggle Smile
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I am loving this channel. May your ideas and the strength in your fingers and hands continue to flow. I wish you the best. God bless you you are an inspiration to me, and I love making dolls too. I am learning and will not give up the struggle Smile
hi Aniqua, do you have a pattern for the jamaican and african dolls? beautiful by the way
Thank you for sharing… I don't have a daughter . but I want a doll for my baby cousin and one for myself.
Beautiful dolls! I will check her etsy shop. Thanks for sharing! Shalom Queen!
We need more Sisters like this to make dolls to represent us. I have to look at her Etsy Site. TFS Sis
26 th like dear good job thank u for sharing let me know if u like us to sub and keep in touch. Have great night
I'm going to check her out! Thanks for sharing!
Aniqua does great work. I have known her for a bit and has inspired me to make my own dolls.