Ruma Devi, a popular traditional handicraft artisan visits Parul University

“Never lose your courage when obstacles come in your path, just as I managed to stand up to every difficulty that I have faced in life,” said Ruma Devi while sharing her life changing experiences with the students of Parul University. On yet another occasion of PU Talks, the University hosted this award-winning designer, whose words left the budding designers of Parul University, drenched with inspiration. As a way of enhancing the hands on crafting and designing skills of the students, the talk session was coupled with a workshop, where the Rajasthan based artisan, instructed the fashion design and architecture students of PU, on the significant elements of handicraft.

Ruma Devi, a popular traditional handicraft artisan, and social activist, popular in the desert State, not only for her quintessential patchwork and embroidery designs, but for her contribution to the traditional fashion community by standing for the rights of artisans in the Nation. “As a University, we prioritise the practical academic skills of the students, however beyond the academic skills we also work towards inculcating the value of national service within the mindsets of our students. This is why i believe having a figure such a Ruma Devi, in our campus will go a long way in making this a reality” said PU’s Vice President, Dr Parul Patel.

During the workshop, over 70 fine arts students of Parul University had the lifetime opportunity of learning, from the exceptionally talented hands of  Mrs Devi. The students were taught the various elements in the area of applique handloom, one of the essential elements in the field of fashion design.