From pandemic sentiment to business: A new jewelry store opens in Winnipeg

A Winnipeg jewelry business that started as a hobby opened its new storefront at the Winnipeg Mall on Saturday.

Before the pandemic, Tanisha Dillon was modeling and working in India, but when the pandemic restrictions hit, she holed herself up in her Winnipeg bedroom.

To stave off boredom, Dillon began making elaborate flower boxes, which included custom crystal pieces.

She said the online response was positive.

“I remember taking six orders a day, and then I’m like, ‘Oh my God, everybody takes me like six hours. When am I going to do it all?'” Dillon said in the interview. with CBC Manitoba A weekday morning show Guest host Keisha Paul on Saturday.

She created an Etsy account to sell her creations. When the boxes caught the attention of people as far away as Australia, she knew she was onto something.

“It started with flower boxes and crystals, and today it is a full-time jeweler [store]. And I am very, very grateful for all of your support as I am able to do business full time.

Her store, Glam Bar Bazaar, aims to offer high-quality yet affordable pieces, she said.

“Being Indian, we love our jewelry, we love accessories, we love dressing up,” Dillon said. “And it’s a little bit harder to find pieces like this, especially in the city, just for a reasonable price range.”

“Bazaar” is an Indian word that Dillon, as a proud Indian businesswoman, says she’s excited to incorporate into her brand and looks forward to what the new storefront will bring.

“I know I’ve worked really hard for this and every corner of the store has my own personal touch, so I’m really excited for everyone to come and experience it with me,” she said.

“I created the brand from the ground up, not just the storefront.”

Bava Dhillon, Tanisha’s uncle, attended the grand opening of the new storefront. He said his niece was an entrepreneur in tow, and is showing young people that anything is possible.

She came to me as a child to open her first store in Polo Park. “He said the whole family was behind the pursuit of Dillon.

We just love to see Indian society prosper.