Has the feeling sunk in? What were your initial reactions to the news?
Since fashion is not a category, I was not expecting this award, but it was a pleasant surprise. Recognition is always welcome and since this is for the work I have done in the area of Indians crafts, it makes me very happy. This is an area in which people have not been awarded before, so I’m very happy that it has now been recognised. This will lead to interest in this category in the future.

A design created by Ritu Kumar