Rekha Maan

About the Artisan

Rekha Maan is a craft entrepreneur and a key figure in promoting Punjab’s traditional Phulkari embroidery. As the President of Patiala Handicraft Workshop Cooperative Industrial Society Ltd., she has helped preserve this heritage craft while creating livelihood opportunities for rural women. The society trains women in embroidery and handicraft production, develops a range of traditional products, and supports artisans in marketing their work and earning a sustainable income. Her work has also been recognized in media coverage for its contribution to women’s empowerment and the promotion of handmade Phulkari.