Bhuri Bai belongs to the community of Bhils, the largest tribal group of India. She has won many awards including the highest state honour accorded to artists by the Madhya Pradesh government, the Shikhar Samman. She was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2021.

“I am proud to be the son of the Padma Shri awardee, Bhuri Bai. She and my father inspired me to become and artist, just like them. I would watch them create designs on the walls and in courtyards during festivals. It inspired me to come up with my own themes like wildlife - peacock, cows, birds; scenes from everyday life and mythological tales.”

“I am proud to continue my family owned business, which has been in our family for several generations. We work with different kinds of wood - Sagoon, Shisham, Beeja which we source from the forest depot. We specialise in handmade intricate designs - so anything that requires heavy machinery or is mass produced is something we don’t produce. We believe in carving each piece with perfection, love and care. ”

“I have been working as a small business owner, Mangalam boutique, for 30 years now. It is my passion and livelihood. I am an expert in all clothing designs and alterations - if you bring me a design I will be able to customise it for you. ”