Uri girl turns passion of calligraphy into her profession

Srinagar, Mar 06: Najiya Khawaja, a 20-year-old girl from remote Garkote village of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has become the most sought-after calligraphy artist in the border town because of her accomplished work.

She is believed to be the only calligraphy artist from Uri town. A student of psychology at Women College M A Road Srinagar, she has been enthusiastic about painting and sketching since her childhood.

“During my school days, I used to draw sketches and calligraphy and my friends and cousins would encourage me. That’s how I decided to make it to the profession,” she told Greater Kashmir.

“This happened all of sudden and I would call it a blessing from the almighty,” she said.

Coming from such a remote place, Najiya has always dreamed of becoming an international calligraphy artist. “If one has the talent, they should prove it likewise. I am also fighting the challenges to be the next level of artist,” she said.

She added that all this was not possible without parents’ support and social media helped her get orders.GK