Bijiyashanti Tongbram, from Thanga village near Loktak, the largest freshwater lake in the Northeast region is using lotus stems to weave delicate mufflers, stoles, and facemasks. Turning a completely unused part of the lotus plant, which is found in abundance in the lake, into beautiful garments, she has made a mark for herself after the PM mentioned her in Mann ki Baat. Indian Express visits her village to find out about her journey and how she does what she does.
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