If a person is talented, it has to surface at some point of time. This is what happened to Malini Ashok of Chitlapakkam. As a young girl, Malini loved needle work. Embroidering her skirts and blouses and doing krosha was her favourite pastime. Understanding her interest, her grandmother taught her the basics of tailoring.
Realising her deftness with the needle and thread, Malini proceeded to do a diploma in arts and became a teacher with Anchor. Her ambition took shape, as her passion for the needle work grew bigger. She opened up classes for anyone interested in handling the needle. She taught fancy and traditional stitches. The orders grew and so did the class strength. Malini has been featured in channels such as Podhigai, Raj TV and Mega TV to demonstrate her talent in embroidery.
Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/enter-the-fascinating-world-of-4d-murals/article3445784.ece