Ashish Kansara आशीष कंसारा
Ashish Shantilal Kansara was born in 1975 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to parents Shantilal Jamnadas Kansara and Kaushalya Shantilal Kansara. Drawn to the traditional Rogan art form, Ashish left school in 10th grade to pursue his passion, having begun learning the craft just months prior. In a radio interview on All India Radio, Ashish and his wife Komal discussed their experiences with Rogan art. After the 2001 earthquake in Kutch devastated demand for her Rogan art lehengas and sarees, Ashish Kansara took a break from the intricate craft. A few years later, she revived her practice of Rogan art, branching out beyond garments to craft home décor, dresses, purses, kurtas, blouses, and sarees showcasing the technique. Kansara's Rogan art is unique for its focus on religious iconography, including paintings of Hindu deities like Shri Ram, Shri Swaminarayan, Shri Ganesh, Shri Shiva Parvati, Shri Radha Krishna, Shri Jagannath and Shri Hanuman. Her renowned work depicts Sri Tirupati Balaji. Kansara has also created Rogan art for Muslim and Jain communities, with pieces featuring the Kaaba and Shri Mahavir.