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.