1. Ila learned various styles of embroidery including Kathiawar, Kachhi, Kashmiri, and Lucknawi.

    Ila learned various styles of embroidery including Kathiawar, Kachhi, Kashmiri, and Lucknawi.

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  2. Ila learned embroidery using her feet, taught by her mother and grandmother.

    Ila learned embroidery using her feet, taught by her mother and grandmother.

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  3. Ila's mother and grandmother, who were skilled in Kathiawar embroidery, taught her the art using her feet and encouraged her to overcome her physical limitations.

    Ila’s mother and grandmother, who were skilled in Kathiawar embroidery, taught her the art using her feet and encouraged her to overcome her physical limitations.

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  4. Ila was born with her hands hanging loose by her sides, preventing her from using her hands in the usual way, which made her early life challenging.

    Ila was born with her hands hanging loose by her sides, preventing her from using her hands in the usual way, which made her early life challenging.

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  5. Ila Sachani's journey began in Amreli, Gujarat, where she was born into a farmer’s family.

    Ila Sachani’s journey began in Amreli, Gujarat, where she was born into a farmer’s family.

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