Ashish Kansara

Ashish Shantilal Kansara is a central figure in the survival of Rogan art, a 1,500-year-old tradition involving polymerized castor oil. As a legally recognized GI-authorized user, he is one of the few masters proficient in all three historical branches of the craft—freehand painting, mold printing, and embellished freehand. Residing in Madhapar, he and his wife, Komal, have trained over 130 women, ensuring the craft’s continuity and providing sustainable livelihoods for the local community.