Radhe Devi
Appearance
Radhe Devi | |
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Born | Manipur |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Designer |
Awards | Padma Shriin 2021 |
Radhe Deviis an Indian bridal wear designer and social worker. In 2021, she was awardedPadma Shriby theIndian Governmentfor her contribution inArts.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Devi is from Wangjing Sorokhaibam Leikai in theThoubaldistrict ofManipur.[2]
Career
[edit]Devi started her career at age of 25 when she learnt the process of Potloi. She has also designed costumes for the Khamba-Thoibi dance. She is also involved in social work and works for women empowerment.[1]
Awards
[edit]- Padma Shri in 2021[2]
References
[edit]- ^ab"88-Year-Old Manipuri Textile Veteran Awarded Padma Shri".femina.in.Retrieved2022-06-11.
- ^abc"Child bride to bridalwear designer: The story of Manipur's newest Padma Shri".The Indian Express.2021-01-28.Retrieved2022-06-11.