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Prageet

"Hello, my name is Prageet and I was born in Bihar. I was brought up in Rajasthan where I did my schooling and college. While in school, I was always involved in extra-curricular activities such as music, theater, arts and crafts, cultural shows, sketching and so forth. As a child, I enjoyed watching artisans craft innovative art works, and I often was inspired by them. Upon returning home, I would typically try to emulate their work - with the kind support of my maternal grandmother and my mom.

"After my basic schooling I studied engineering, a tough course of study that required much concentration and hard work. More often than not I would find myself more interested and engrossed in sketching, photography, and event management. Eventually I got so engrossed in my hobbies, that I chose to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to them, instead of engineering.

"I started making artifacts from wood, clay, paper, brass and glass. Definitely, it was a lot more fun! Then, one day, opportunity struck when my good friend Manju Kanwar, a jewelry designer, offered to let me design some jewelry. I jumped at the opportunity without a second thought. I couldn't have wished for more. This opportunity gave me the chance to explore my creativity. I am grateful for Manju Kanwar's support, and the education provided me in this life by so many others as well.

"Colors play a very important role in my designs. I generally design according to the trends in the market. Currently there are about 12 expert artisans collaborating with me, as well as more than 30 junior artisans. Through my designs, I aim to celebrate the color of rural India. I wish for people to appreciate our rich arts.

"I have been imparting everything I know to my co-workers. I share my vision and thoughts while, on the other hand, I also learn from budding artisans as well – from the freshness in their designs. I believe I'll always be a student of crafts, and always find a pearl from each dip into this ocean of art."