Rehana Begum

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Rehana Begum
Rehana Begum of Uttar Pradesh for Mastery in Chikon Embroidery, in New Delhi. The Union Minister for Textiles, Shri Shankersinh Vaghela is also seen (cropped).jpg
Born1952
India
OccupationArtisan
Known forChikan (embroidery) work
Father Hassan Mirza
Relatives Naseem Bano (sister)
Awards Shilp Guru Award by Government of India

Rehana Begum (born 1952) is an Indian artisan from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She is known for her Chikan (embroidery) work. She learnt the craft from her father, Hassan Mirza. She was awarded the Shilp Guru award by the Government of India in 2003 for her contributions to the art. [1] [2]

Her work is displayed at the Craft Museum of Uttar Pradesh, and she has participated in numerous exhibitions.

References

  1. "List of Master Craftspersons selected for 'Shilp Guru' title for the year 2003". indianhandicrafts. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  2. Sampath, Janani (16 October 2012). "An expert in all the 35 stitches". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 July 2025.