Who will be awarded by the Padma Shri award in 2026 for their contribution to traditional Indian craft "Kantha embroidery"?

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The correct answer is Option B: Tripti Mukherjee. Kantha artist Tripti Mukherjee is set to receive the Padma Shri 2026 for her contribution to traditional Indian handicrafts. The Padma Shri will be conferred by Droupadi Murmu on May 25, 2026. Tripti Mukherjee is associated with Kantha embroidery, a traditional craft of West Bengal. She has nearly 37 years of experience in promoting Kantha craftsmanship. Kantha embroidery is a hand-stitched textile art using simple running stitches, mainly from West Bengal and Bangladesh. Traditionally, Kantha originated as a method of reusing old cloth through layered stitching and decorative designs. Kantha products include sarees, dupattas, stoles, bed covers, wall hangings, and decorative textiles. Tripti Mukherjee established a training centre in Suri, West Bengal for skill development of rural women. Her work focuses on women empowerment through livelihood generation in handicrafts. She has promoted Indian handicrafts internationally, including exhibitions in UK (Birmingham, 2017) and Tokyo (India Trend Fair 2025). Her major awards include the National Award Certificate (2010), Shilp Guru Award (2016), and Bangashree Award (2017).

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Who will be awarded by the Padma Shri award in 2026 for their contribution to traditional Indian craft "Kantha embroidery"?

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