Asha Prabha
"I was born in 1948 to a conservative family in Delhi. It was necessary for a girl to know cooking, stitching and embroidery apart from all the other household chores. Necessity became passion, and I started teaching sewing and embroidery to younger generations, including my two daughters.
"When my husband shifted our residence to a village far from the city, I found myself teaching stitching and embroidery to new admirers — my neighbors. I started teaching them free of cost.
"I began with dresses and slowly moved to home décor and utilitarian designs like cushion covers, floor mats, handbags, belts, and more. As the number of students grew, so did the demand for our work. Our first customers were our many relatives and friends, then gradually we began offering our designs to shops.
"Little by little, I found I was no longer only a homemaker but also a working woman with seven to nine ladies assisting me. My main concentration has always been on quality.
"I am very much excited to work with you, as I think your concept is unique and I'm excited to be able to sell our designs directly to people overseas."
Products (38)
Embroidered Floral Sling Handbag from India 'Vibrant Blossom'
Embroidered Floral Cotton Sling Handbag from India 'Lovely Blossom'
Floral Embroidered Black Faux Velvet Handbag in Bright Hues 'Jaipur Paradise'
Set of 2 Handmade Paper Mini Journals from India 'Natures Delight'
Handmade Paper Journal with Screen-Printed Cover 'Feather Light'
Unlined Handmade Paper Journal with Buddha Image 'Buddha in Blue'
Embroidered Floral Jewelry Rolls from India Set of 3 'Floral Saga'
Floral Embroidered Backgammon Set 'Ganga Garden in Red'
Handmade Paper Journal with 48 Pages 'Peacock Journeys'
Artisan Crafted Buddhism Journal 48 Blank Handmade Paper 'Poetic Buddha'
Handmade Paper Journal with 48 Pages 'Kingfisher Memoirs'
Floral Embroidered Travelers Backgammon Game 'Ganga Garden in Yellow'
Embroidered Wool Bird-Motif Holiday Ornaments Set of 6 'Peace Messenger'
Embroidered Wool Stocking Ornaments from India Set of 4 'Christmas Charm'
Handmade paper journals Pair 'Serenity'
4 Cotton Print 2-Layer Elastic Loop Face Masks from India 'Vibrant Quartet'
Floral Embroidery on Black Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag 'Tropical Paradise'
Floral Motif Paper Journals from India Set of 4 'Daily Notes'
Assorted Color Squirrel Ornaments in Wool Felt Set of 4 'Squirrel Greetings'
Floral Jute Embroidered Shoulder Bag 'Fire Blossom'
Handmade Paper Journal with 48 Pages 'Iris Voyage'
Handmade paper mini journals Set of 3 'Jaipur Verses'
Floral Embroidered Black Faux Velvet Handbag in Vibrant Hues 'Jaipur Eden'
60-page Journal with Artisan Crafted Handmade Paper 'Life's a Journey'
Folk Art Style Jute Christmas Ornaments Set of 6 'Holidays at Home'
2 Handmade Paper Journals from India with Marching Elephants 'Royal Stride'
Handmade Paper Journal 46 Blank Pages Medium 'Jungle Elephants'
Embroidered Canvas Backgammon Set 'Ganga Star in Olive'
Traditional Kamadhenu Rayon-Embroidered Journal from India 'Kamadhenu in Pink'
Artisan Crafted Journal with 60 Pages Blank Handmade Paper 'Vintage Bike Journeys'
Canvas Travel Backgammon Set 'Ganga Garden in Pink'
Hardcover Journal with Handmade Paper 'Blank Space'
Embroidered Wool Reindeer Holiday Ornaments Set of 12 'Reindeer Dance'
Assorted Wool Penguin Ornaments from India Set of 6 'Fascinating Penguins'
Handmade Journal from India 'Jungle Elephants'
48-page Handmade Paper Handcrafted Journal 'Sparrows'
Bird Motif Paper Journals from India Set of 4 'Birds of Time'
Artisan Crafted Paisley Jute Shoulder Bag 'Indian Paisley'