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“I wouldn’t be able to do this back in my country.”
By taking the bold step of leaving her home country of Iran for the United States, Sedona tailor Golab Nabipour was able to stitch together a profitable future and pursue her dream in fashion.
“I wouldn’t be able to do this back in my country.”
“There are many restrictions on women in Iran,” she said. “I studied garment and textile design, but had to mainly work as a graphic designer as there weren’t many opportunities for young women to work in the fashion industry there.”
Golab and her husband, Hojat, relocated to the United States in 2009. “My husband has been my biggest supporter since the day we decided to move to the U.S. He had a successful computer consulting company in Iran. He left all of that for me. Plus, he invested all of his savings so we could move here and I could continue my education and do the work that I love. He’s been an amazing support for me, helping me achieve my dreams.”
Muncie, Indiana, was their first stop, where she received her master’s degree in fashion design at Ball State University. “I also taught pattern making and sewing construction while studying,” said Nabipour.
About five years later, the couple moved to Cottonwood and opened a Persian Restaurant. “Due to COVID, we had to close our restaurant. But a year prior, I purchased my tailoring business in Sedona, Golab’s Tailoring & Design. I decided then to focus on growing this business, and Hojat started helping me full time as well.”
According to a post on Golab’s Tailoring & Design Facebook page, “A tailor’s dedication to fashion is a testament to the belief that true style is crafted, not just worn, and every dress has a story.”
From bridal dresses to men and women’s clothing alterations to restyling draperies, other services include alterations on leather, cushions, bedding and heavy materials. She also offers custom embroidery.
“Golab is amazing. It’s not only her charisma and smile, but her work that is outstanding,” said Dan Schreiner of Sedona. “My wife had a full-length coat made with beading. When she wore it to a party we attended, she received nothing but compliments. They couldn’t believe the meticulous work that Golab did.”
“We take a totally different approach to our work. Of course, we do hemming and simple sizing but most of the work we do is creative and we like to do it perfectly. I believe my clientele appreciates the quality of work we do. We enjoy it. And I think my clients enjoy it, too,” she said.
“It’s great working here and I love my work,” said assistant Cristian Jaimaes, who has been working for Golab’s Tailoring & Design for five years. “I came here with no experience and Golab taught me everything. I started with measuring and simple stuff and now I’m a master tailor.”
“Cristian is my right and left hand,” said Nabipour. “I trained him as a beginner and he learned fast. Every day he surpasses my expectations. He knows everything now and he’s as picky as I am.”
She also appreciates Hojat’s work. “Not only did I teach him how to sew, he repairs all our machines. He is a computer tech but he learned all of this so well. He is so talented.”
Golab’s Tailoring & Design embroidery work has grown significantly in the last few years. “We didn’t have a lot of space, so we let it grow organically and moved the embroidery equipment into our garage and worked nights and weekends. That led to purchasing some property in Cottonwood and opening a shop there.”
Called the Route 89A Shop, the new store specializes in custom embroidery, monogramming and digitizing. “We can take a cell phone picture and instantly print it on a hat, T-shirt or any other textile.”
On a personal note, Nabipour says that both she and Hojat are very blessed to live in this country and really appreciate the people here. “We are happy that we are citizens and honored to be here. It truly is one of the most beautiful places in the world and Americans are amazing people. If it weren’t for the local support, we wouldn’t be where we are now. I wouldn’t be able to do this back in my country.” FBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, FBN
For more information about Golab’s Tailoring & Design, visit the website at www.golabtailoring.com or call 928-282-1402. The Route 89A Shop can be found at www.route89ashop.com.
Photos by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Golab Nabipour is grateful to be a United States citizen and have the opportunity to do the work she loves.
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