Damyantiben was born in Sumrasar Sheikh, to parents who migrated from Nagar Parkar, Pakistan, in 1972. She attended school to 7th grade, and wanted to continue studying in Bhuj. But she did not receive family permission. Damyantiben learned suf embroidery from her two elder sisters, as women do not do suf work after age 30 or so. However, she realizes that today the young don’t know tradition, so learning from elders is good. Damyantiben has worked with Kala Raksha for several years. So far she has not attended any workshops or exhibitions. But she accompanied her father, a leather artisan, to Banglaore for a show. Confident and determined, Damyantiben convinced her parents to let her attend Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya. She believes in the value of education, and knows that it requires effort; otherwise, even a college education is of no use.

Wise beyond her years, Damyantiben describes embroidery as work, art, and identity. An artisan has to work from the heart, she says. She believes that the future of embroidery is good design. Whether we work for ourselves or for Kala Raksha, she says, we need design. This will bring us fame; otherwise, the art remains the same.

After graduating, Damyantiben participated in a number of design workshops.  She was employed as a Production Assistant in the Kala Raksha workshop for two years.  In 2012, she became a Design Intern and has developed suf designs for Kala Raksha.