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Naseem Bano
Bano in 2024
Born (1962-12-01) 1 December 1962 (age 63)
Alma materLucknow University
OccupationTextile artist, craftswoman
Known forTraditional Anokhi Chikankari
Parent(s)
  • Hassan Mirza (father)
RelativesRehana Begum (sister)
AwardsPadma Shri

Naseem Bano (born 1 December 1962) is an Indian craftswoman of Anokhi Chikankari, a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow. The Anokhi Chikankari was developed by her father, Hassan Mirza, a national award recipient. She received the Padma Shri award in the field of art in 2024 from the president of India.[1]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Bano was born on 1 December 1962 in Lucknow. She obtained her graduation degree from the University of Lucknow in 1996. She learned the art of embroidery from her father Hassan Mirza a national awardee.[2][3][4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "लखनऊ की नसीम बानो को पद्मश्री, विदेशियों को भी सिखाती हैं अनोखी चिकनकारी". News18 हिंदी (in हिन्दी). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  2. "Smt. Naseem Bano" (PDF).
  3. ANI (22 April 2024). ""It has given me immense happiness": Chikankari artist Naseem Bano on being honoured with Padma Shri". ThePrint. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  4. "'Anokhi Chikankari' helps her bag award for craftsmanship". The Times of India. 29 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 December 2024.