During my early childhood days, I was mostly found in the garden I am standing in the picture on the right which happens to be my grandparent’s home. Nestled in the small town of Singahi, U.P, I absorbed the beauty of nature that surrounds this place, becoming a wellspring of inspiration for my artistic endeavors.Growing up amidst the simplicity of Lakhimpur Kheri, where I pursued my schooling, I discovered my creative flair by transforming discarded items into art. A cupboard filled with craft supplies, discarded gift boxes, and wrapping papers, deemed as useless by my family, played a pivotal role in honing my creative skills. I developed a passion for upcycling, breathing new life into items destined for the bin.Upon completing my schooling, I ventured to Delhi for my graduation and enrolled at NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) in 2011. The vibrant creative atmosphere at NIFT exposed me to a multitude of materials in design where paper manipulation outshone the rest.Equipped with the right skills, an unwavering passion, and a persistent spirit, I embarked on my journey into the world of paper and founded Himani’s Art Studio in 2017 to challenge preconceived notions about the fragility of paper