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From: Sunday Mail, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 20031214
Author:Baidura Ahmad
THERE is no such thing as a great talent without great willpower. So says French novelist Honore De Balzac (1799-1850), who was also described as a great judge of character.
Sarawakian, Natrah Hisham, couldn't agree more with Monsieur Balzac.
The designer and owner of Natrah Kristal Sdn Bhd, the company which introduced Embun to the local fashion scene, was not too sure that her line of contemporary ethnic style would take off.
"Boleh ke ni? (Is it possible?)," was her initial apprehension though she was sure of her flair for fashion.
"I am not a trained designer but I know what looks good. ...
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