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August 29, 2020
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Blessing beyond belief
August 29, 2020

A living journal of progress, a breathing testament of determination

Ankita

A living journal of progress, a breathing testament of determination

Ankita

In a set up where the girl child is left behind from schooling in order to manage the household chores, Ankita’s parents always encouraged her to complete her schooling and graduation. The journey was unknown but she said to herself “to be born poor is my destiny, but to die poor shall be counted as my foolishness”. With the Bunkar Sakhi Training Program, she felt she had found her path. Her parents supported her decision to undertake the 3 months training session for weaving. As she cycled her way to her college 20 km away from her home, her heart would fill with the joy to realize that she would adopt a new skill, acquire new know-how, and transform her life in years to come. Hardly did she know then, that this project would bring her to the forefront where she would get to lead others. Ankita turned out to be a fast learner. Despite starting off 15 days behind the schedule, Ankita quickly learned the steps of weaving. One knot to another, her talent and determination kept multiplying. Each day of progress at the loom made her feel more and more responsible. She felt she has to live up to her parent’s progressive outlook as well as tag along with others like her in this journey.

During the entire training, Ankita stood tall for her extraordinary skill set, a deep sense of responsibility, and magnetic people development attitude. The JRF team recognized and nurtured her to develop herself and others around her and help them adopt weaving as a means to independent livelihood. Ankita attended all the project meetings and trained to handle multiple issues involved in the daily management of tasks and people.
Today, Ankita works as a Bunkar Sakhi (quality supervisor and Weaver manager) to 11 girls and 15 women. The team of 26 women weavers looks up to this 20-year-old for design interpretation, weaving guidance, and conflicts that arise at their home. Ankita is trained to collate and transform daily performance data of each weaver. This young girl, cycling her way to work and college represents the power of an educated rural woman whose onset as an influencer in rural India marks the beginning of ‘lifting the veil’. She has helped many veils lift up in the name of skillful existence.

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Ajabgarh

A historic town, established by Ajab Singh Rajawat, son of Madho Singh ji of Jaipur. This town is near to Bhangarh which is considered as one of the most haunted places of India. Name of Ajabgarh also in use by locals with Bhangarh. As per one of the folklore story, these places were center of black magic and people used to beat each other in competition. Many stories revolves around the black magician and princess of the area. But as per one of the source it is believed that these historic towns became ruins due to their war to each-other.

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Asspura

Aspura is a mystic village in the lap of Aravalli Hills, Rajasthan. Established 500 years ago, it was where the saint, Ram Das medidated and found spiritual liberation to bring its name, ‘As’, where wishes come true. It is located 75km North of Jaipur city not far off the SH 37 highway. While rug weaving is the most common expression of art in the region, you’ll find maandana, mojri and mehandi being practiced as well. The towns spiritual significance is highlighted by a unique temple in the vicinity.

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Maanpura

Manpura-Macheri are 2 villages brought together as one because of their proximity. Part of the Samode region, this historical town was started by a landlord (zamindar) called Man Singh Shekhawat 450 years ago. It is located 40km North of Jaipur, Rajasthan, a small detour off the NH 48 highway. It is home to craftsmen in weaving and leather work, and you will see hints of a retained heritage in the architecture of the village. Its fields and hills in the scenery keep it connected to mother-nature.

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Samode

Samode is a village in Rajasthan, which belonged to the landlords known as ‘zamindars’ (in Hindi language) of the principal Thakurs of the state of Amber. It shot into prominence due to the Thakurs lineage traced to Maja Rajveer Singhji, the 17th prince of the house of Kacchwaha Rajput. Samode was bequeathed to Gopal Singhji one of his 12 sons, as a noble feudatory of the Amber and Jaipur principality. Samode was, even then, considered a very rich town under the kingdom of Amber.


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