Tripti Mukherjee, a celebrated handicraft artist from Suri in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Centre. She attributes her success to her mother, who taught her the art of Kantha stitch. Mukherjee has trained over 20,000 rural women in Nakshi Kantha, a traditional embroidered quilt art, helping them become self-reliant.
Mukherjee’s Nakshi Kantha creations beautifully capture rural life and the aspirations of village women. Her exceptional work has garnered widespread acclaim over the years. She has previously received national recognition, including awards from the West Bengal government and the Union Ministry of Textiles.
Expressing her delight, Mukherjee shared, “I am extremely happy to receive this recognition. What started as a childhood passion has now become my profession.” She was visited by state BJP leader Jagannath Chatterjee, who congratulated her and appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging talent from the Suri region.
Mukherjee is one of 11 individuals from West Bengal being honored with Padma Shri awards this year. Her dedication to preserving and promoting traditional crafts has made a significant impact on rural women’s lives.
