Kapil Dev Prasad

Kapil Dev Prasad is a weaver from Bihar, India. He is known for popularising the Buddhist art of weaving ‘bawan buti’ (52 motifs) on sarees, bedsheets and curtains.¹

Life and career

Kapil Dev Prasad was born in 1954. His family occupation involved the handloom. He comes from a small village named Basman Bigha village which is located 3 kilometres east-north of Bihar Sharif, Nalanda district headquarters in Bihar.²

In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest honour.³

References

"Padma awardee hopeful of 'bawan buti' revival". Retrieved 29 January 2023.
""Overwhelmed With This Honour": Bihar Handloom Artist On Padma Award". Retrieved 29 January 2023.
"Back Padma awards 2023 unsung heroes: From 'India's gift to world' to 'Hero of Heraka'". Retrieved 29 January 2023.

[1] "Padma awardee hopeful of 'bawan buti' revival". Retrieved 29 January 2023.

[2] ""Overwhelmed With This Honour": Bihar Handloom Artist On Padma Award". Retrieved 29 January 2023.

[3] "Back Padma awards 2023 unsung heroes: From 'India's gift to world' to 'Hero of Heraka'". Retrieved 29 January 2023.

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