Her story
Master patchwork artisan Ramiben is among the founding artisans of Gramshree Patan Center.
In 2015, while visiting the interiors of Patan, Gramshree witnessed the creativity and skill of local women artisans turning patches of cloth into functional creations. Ramiben was among the few highly skilled and passionate patchwork artisans who connected with Gramshree to earn sustenance for her family and uplift the sisters of her community.
Before joining Gramshree, Ramiben was going through a rough patch in life. Her husband was unemployed, and she and her mother-in-law were working as daily-wage labourers at a construction site. Despite being a skilled artisan, she wasn’t able to earn enough to sustain her family.
Today, Ramiben has been working with Gramshree for 15+ years. Her passion and love for the craft have made her the leader of the Patchwork department of Gramshree Patan Center. She is persistently working towards helping marginalised women become skilled artisans by training them and conducting workshops.
It’s her vision to generate as much employment as possible through handicrafts for the people (especially women) of Patan.
