Open UP: # 77

“At school, I was good in social sciences and art. I was doing okay in maths too. I loved art and pursued it. Today, I pursue my passion of designing apparel. I didn’t let go of maths rather I embraced it. You would see a lot of maths and art in tandem in my work….

Open UP: # 76

“When I was young, I always wanted to be an actor. I was really interested and excelled in theater. My family was very conservative and didn’t let my dream grow. I promised myself that I won’t do that to my children. My husband encouraged me. God gave me a daughter and I gave her full support…

Open UP: # 75

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” “I want to be a good mother, have patience and take care of my family with a smile.” #OpenUP Subscribe to us for more stories. Follow us on facebook: Hit like!  

Open UP: # 74

“Beware! The shark is capturing you.” #OpenUP Subscribe to us for more stories. Follow us on facebook: Hit like!  

Open UP: # 73

“I met my guruji when I was all of 14 and since then I have experienced a sense of peace, calm and warmth that has helped me help others. My guruji passed on to his peace abode two years ago but I still feel he is here helping, guiding me. I am really blessed to…

Open UP: # 72

“I like to be trendy. My dad doesn’t approve of me being too fashionable. I am not doing anything wrong. I just love looking good. It’s a question of my freedom. I know my limits and I won’t cross them. I am responsible.“ #OpenUP Subscribe to us for more stories. Follow us on facebook: Hit like!  

Open UP: # 71

“I started making apparel from the last three years. I never ventured out of my home. So technically the sales were close to zero. It took a lot of courage to come out and stand here to sell my product. I still have to feel comfortable to sell and promote my work. Luckily my work…

Open UP: # 70

“I am an introvert. I like keeping my thoughts to myself. Some people, even friends comment so easily on my complexion and how I look. Some of those comments can really be hurtful. I didn’t choose how I look. I get really sad and wish I could shrink into a shell. I am surprised you…

Open UP: # 69

“Most people just look. I wish they would understand how difficult it is to sit up here and draw all that I am trying to draw. It is a difficult life. But some people know me and pay to buy my art. That motivates me. That gives me strength to come up here. I wish…

Open UP: # 68

“My friend and I love walking. We started collecting sticks and fine tune them to match your style and passion. The concept of art and utility is one among the hardest to come across. The sticks are dead wood from the forest which are caused due to landslides or elephant rampages. The sticks are selected…

Open UP: # 67

“I design jewellery, especially with beads. Sometimes I make my own beads – with plastic, stone, recycled paper, cloth, metal, thread… anything I like and find. It calms my emotions, gives me joy and a sense of peace. Every piece is handmade, well thought about and designed with care and delicacy. Why aren’t you wearing…

Open UP: # 66

“We were both in very successful IT jobs that pay us well. My husband was getting restless with this idea he has and wanted to venture out and start on his own. We had to compromise on several things, cancel our vacation and stuff. I told him to go live his dream. I will hold…