Naseem Bano (artist)

Naseem Bano
Born	(1962-12-01) 1 December 1962 (age 62) Lucknow
Alma mater	Lucknow University
Occupation(s)	Textile artist, craftswoman
Known for	Traditional Anokhi Chikankari
Father	Hassan Mirza
Relatives	Rehana Begum (sister)
Awards	Padma Shri

Naseem Bano (born 1 December 1962) is an Indian craftswoman of Anokhi Chikankari, a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow. The Anokhi Chikankari was developed by her father, Hassan Mirza, a national award recipient. She received the Padma Shri award in the field of art in 2024 from the president of India. ^[1]

Early life and education

Bano was born on 1 December 1962 in Lucknow. She obtained her graduation degree from the University of Lucknow in 1996. She learned the art of embroidery from her father Hassan Mirza a national awardee. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

References

1. "लखनऊ की नसीम बानो को पद्मश्री, विदेशियों को भी सिखाती हैं अनोखी चिकनकारी". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
2. "Smt. Naseem Bano" (PDF).
3. ANI (22 April 2024). ""It has given me immense happiness": Chikankari artist Naseem Bano on being honoured with Padma Shri". ThePrint. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
4. "'Anokhi Chikankari' helps her bag award for craftsmanship". The Times of India. 29 January 2024. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 26 December 2024.