Srinagar: When Fatima Banoo from Kargil in Ladakh decided to become a carpenter, she was mocked and ridiculed by many.
However, she listened to her heart and continued working as a carpenter – a profession predominantly practiced by men.
Watch Fatima Banoo’s inspiring story here:
For the past 25 years now, she has been making beautiful pieces of furniture and she is also getting accolades for her work.
The Department of Information & Public Relations, Leh, Ladakh had recently released a short film on Fatima Banoo and her work.
“An aunty with hammer & saw, people mocked & shamed her, for she had taken up a profession predominantly practiced by men. But Fatima, gave no heed because she believed in herself & her work and broke the shackles of stereotypes (sic),” said the DIPR, Leh-Ladakh while sharing her story.
