Laila Tyabji
Laila Tyabji | |
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| Born | 2 May 1947 (age 78) Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Craft designer and social activist |
| Years active | 1968–present |
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| Relatives | Tyabji family |
| Awards | Padma Shri Aid to Artisans Preservation of Craft Award NIFT Lifetime Achievement Award Chishti Harmony Award Limca Book of Records Person of the Year |
Laila Tyabji (born 2 May 1947) is an Indian social worker, designer, writer, and craft activist. She is one of the founders of Dastkar, a Delhi-based non governmental organization, working for the revival of traditional crafts in India. She was honored by the Government of India in 2012 with the Indian civilian award of Padma Shri. She is the daughter of late Badruddin Tyabji, ICS, who was a senior Indian civil servant and diplomat.