Shanti Jain

Originally from Jaipur, Rajasthan, Shanti Jain is a New Jersey resident who specializes in Sanganeri hand-block printing. This decorative textile practice originated in the Rajasthan village of Sanganer where skilled hand block artisans apply floral motifs on to white fabric and the most notable of these textile designs are Calico prints. She currently works to pass on this folk art form to younger generations of Asian Indian children as well as others in the community.