Blanka Youcefi

My name is Blanka and I was born in Prague, Czech republic.
I studied precious metals engraving, but life wanted things differently, so I used my need to design something on maternity leave. I am proud mother of 5 so i had lot of time to learn something new when i was trying to knitting, crocheting and sewing for my children. At that time, I also tried the basics of paper knitting and quilling.
I often remember my grandmother, who taught me to knit, crochet, macrame. I loved her swatches from the time she went to school and a bag of multicoloured test patterns.
Time was running out and I needed to try something new and my choice fell on the beads. I was inspired by a lady who exhibited her bead jewellery on Facebook and did beautiful things.
Later in my life i get a chance to life in Algeria, where I fall for satin bouquets and bead ornaments for Algerian brides.
Now I live in London and I went back to knitting and crocheting, but it wouldn't be me if I didn't try something new again, so I founded the company "Blanche creates". I dyeing the wool ,
In 2021 I became a co-author of the book Kaleidoscope of Scarves published by the Czech Republic