Born in a family of Artisans, Mahua would assist her mother from a very young age and fell in love with Nakshi Kantha, a utility-based embroidery art form that dates back to almost 8th century India. Women would finely quilt layers of pre-worn cotton saris, recycling, upcycling and repurposing them into warm wraps. As she watched her struggling artisan mother trying to revive and keep this ancient art form relevant, she pursued a degree in National Institute of Fashion Technology and embarked on applying this art form to contemporary aesthetics while staying true to its origins. She calls herself a Kantha Revivalist and presents talks and lec-dems in international forums. She is one of the founders of a women’s collective “Hushnohana” and the George Washington University museum recently showcased their Nakshi Kantha work.

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