An elderly woman selling crochet creations at the Toa Payoh MRT station burst into tears after a stranger bought a $6 bottle holder from her.
The woman, who is often seen sitting on the floor of Exit D of the station crocheting and selling her work, said she had been struggling with little sales over the past few days.
Jaya Dutta, who meets the woman on her way to work every day, said she found her job “amazingly diverse” and decided to support her with a small purchase on August 12. rice field.
What may have seemed like just a simple purchase, the artist was overwhelmed with emotion and “shed tears.”
Dutta shared a photo of a woman crocheting later that day on the Facebook group Viral Kindness SG.
In the post, Dutta said he didn’t know the woman personally, but wanted to help someone who “sitting for long periods of time crocheting” every day.
“She follows several pattern books and keeps creating something new to attract more customers. She even takes customized orders,” the post read.
The attached video shows colorful bags and bottle holders. The artist also had a note saying he could not find a part-time job and needed money to support his sister.
Netizens thank you for raising the profile of women. One said, “I will definitely meet her girlfriend and buy in bulk.”
If you are passing by Toa Payoh MRT, why not visit this lady and see if you like her artwork?
