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Madhubani's Aradhana Devi Crafts 52 Hand Embroidery Patterns, Empowering Women.
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:25
Madhubani's Aradhana Devi Crafts 52 Hand Embroidery Patterns, Empowering Women.
- •Aradhana Devi of Madhubani creates 52 types of hand embroidery patterns with needle and thread, distinct from market designer clothes.
- •She crafts various designs including applique, Sindhi, temple, fuller, sikri stitch, and bharwa stitch, making items like handkerchiefs, purses, and pillow covers.
- •Aradhana encourages women to learn this art, seeing it as an opportunity to utilize free time, showcase their skills, and create an income source.
- •She gifts her handmade items to promote the art and inspire others to learn this traditional craft.
- •Having learned embroidery from her mother, Aradhana now teaches this art door-to-door, demonstrating how even small fabric pieces can be transformed.
Key Questions Answered
Aradhana Devi uses needle and thread to craft various items such as handkerchiefs, purses, pillow covers, clothes, sarees, and bedsheets.
She creates about 52 types of unique patterns using a needle and thread, including applique, Sindhi, temple, fuller, sikri stitch, and bharwa stitch.
She promotes the art by gifting her handmade items like purses, handkerchiefs, and pillow covers for free, teaching people door-to-door, and inspiring homemakers to learn the craft.
