Roopmati

Roopmati learned Chikankari from her mother while growing up in a small settlement near Lucknow, treating the craft as a quiet strength she could return to in uncertain times. After marriage, when expenses began to rise and her household needed an additional income, she picked up her needle again. Today, the pieces she completes help her manage her children’s needs and keep the home running—proof that a skill learned young can become a lifeline years later.