Most of the handicrafts in India have followed a legacy and has been passed on from generation to generation. Mr. Neelam Kumar Khanna, handicrafts “Parandi”. The know-how, the skills and perhaps the artistic clan are a part of his legacy, which he received from his ancestors. He is the proud 4th generation and is the largest manufacturer of Parandi in Patiala. His love for creating new designs, mixing and experimenting with different patterns started at the age of 12 and continues. Proud owner of “Khanne Di Hatti” Mr. Khanna has been awarded “Master Craft Award” by Punjab government in 1992, followed by “Kalanidhi Award” by Central Government in 1993. His son, Mukesh Khanna, although an M.B.A by profession, has a strong bend of mind towards designing and introducing new types of patterns and styles. Together with craftsman Raghveer Singh, this team of 3 they are continuously trying hard enough to revive Parandi for the present generation.
