74-Year-Old Ambika Devi Transforms Madhubani Art into Thriving Livelihood

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News18•28-01-2026, 17:35
74-Year-Old Ambika Devi Transforms Madhubani Art into Thriving Livelihood
- •Ambika Devi, 74, from Bihar, showcases her unique Madhubani art at Shilp Haat in Sector 33A, Noida.
- •For three decades, she has created eco-friendly Madhubani art on paper mache products, providing employment to many families.
- •Her art combines waste paper, Multani mitti, and traditional Madhubani painting, resulting in durable and attractive items.
- •Products range from 50 to 15,000 rupees, featuring Krishna Radha and Mithila art, with demand nationwide.
- •Ambika Devi earns 50,000 to 1 lakh rupees monthly and empowers women in her village, passing her art to the next generation.
Why It Matters: Ambika Devi, 74, proves age is no barrier, building a successful Madhubani art business and empowering women.
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