ANSI DEVI
Ansi Devi is from Jakharo ki Dhani, a small village. She was raised in a household of eight sisters and a younger brother in Barmer, Western Rajasthan. Life was characterised by intense heat, limited electricity, and scarce water supplies. Ansi Devi and her mother would have to travel far across the desert each day to get water from a far-off well.
But even as she travelled this path, Ansi Devi's desire led her down a different one, one where she could support her family and challenge prejudices and social conventions.
She openly declared her empowerment as "sashakt" once she had accepted her calling.
Ansi spent the next twelve years honing her skill at Kashidakari, inspiring her sisters with her expertise while also advancing herself as an artisan. Together, they enrolled in training courses run by Gramin Vikas Evam Chetna Sansthan (GVCS), where they learnt how to create, promote, and sell products.
Ansi Devi is now one of the most renowned craftspeople at GVCS. Her creations demonstrate her exceptional talent and conscientious nature, garnering her fresh fame and acclaim.
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MALU DEVI
Malu Devi's ability to sew appliques is intricately linked to both her mother's affection and her cultural background. Every day, while she taught Malu Devi the art of her trade, her mother would weave captivating stories about their ancestors and contribute to the colourful tapestry of her own childhood.
Even after getting married, Malu Devi had a particular place in her heart for these priceless memories.
Malu Devi's days would start with taking care of her family's needs because she was a devoted wife and mother to two sons and one daughter. However, she would pick up her craft and find herself slipping back into her treasured past when her family went for work or school. She would long for her mother's soft touch each time she poked the needle into her fingertips.
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JHABU DEVI
Jhabu Devi raises two boys and two girls with love. However, she is also a dedicated practitioner of Kashidakari. She picked up the needle and thread at a young age, and even after being married, it gave her a great deal of comfort. When Gramin Vikas Evam Chetna Sansthan (GVCS) came to her hamlet for an educational course, it was a life-changing event.
Jhabu Devi would care for the goats while her husband worked as a farm labourer. Jhabu Devi would continue working on her appliqué project.
Those quiet afternoons were when she produced some of her best work.
In addition to allowing her to support her family, her affiliation with GVCS and the work she performed gave her a deep sense of fulfilment and success. She enthusiastically engaged in every training session, and she has been able to independently design, market, and sell her items