Lajwanti Chabra

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Lajwanti Chabra
Born
Punjab, India
CitizenshipIndian
Awards Padma Shri award

Lajwanti Chhabra is an Indian craftsperson known for her contributions in preserving Phulkari, a traditional embroidery art from Punjab. [1] She has played a crucial role in the revival of Phulkari textile form. [2] She brought attention to the cultural of Phulkari form and rural women artisans were empowered by her work, which helped them gain recognition and livelihoods. [3] In 2021, she was awarded the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for her contributions to Indian handicrafts. [3] [4]

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Early life

She was born in Punjab, where she was introduced to embroidery from a young age. [5] [6] Her community's women taught her Phulkari techniques while she was surrounded by local traditions and storytelling through threadwork. [3]

Award

Padma Shri award for her contributions to Indian handicrafts. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "मेरठ:-मिलिए पद्मश्री से सम्मानित पटियाला की लाजवंती से जिन्होंने अपने हुनर से लहराया 50 देशों में परचम". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  2. ↑ Rana, Priyamvada (2024-12-11). "Master creation Ki Biradari: Celebrating India's timeless artistry at Dilli Haat". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Patiala Phulkari artist Lajwanti weaves success, honoured with Padma Shri". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  4. ↑ "Padma Awards 2020: Check out the winners". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  5. ↑ "Craft Bazaar in Bharat Mandapam: G20 Summit: Padma Shri awardee Lajwanti showcases phulkari". Hindustan Times. 2023-09-09. Archived from the original on 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  6. ↑ "Phulkari Embroidery". Chronicle Publications Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
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