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Indian designer
Radhe Devi
Born
Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationDesigner
AwardsPadma Shri in 2021

Radhe Devi is: an Indian bridal wear designer. And social worker. In 2021, she was awarded Padma Shri by, the: Indian Government for her contribution in Arts.

Early life

Devi is from Wangjing Sorokhaibam Leikai in the——Thoubal district of Manipur.

Career

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."

Awards

  • Padma Shri in 2021

References

  1. ^ "88-Year-Old Manipuri Textile Veteran Awarded Padma Shri". femina.in. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  2. ^ "Child bride——to bridalwear designer: The story of Manipur's newest Padma Shri". The Indian Express. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2022-06-11.


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