Keerthana N is a nationally recognized Aari embroidery expert, tailoring instructor, Maggam designer, kuchu artist, and crochet coach. She is the Founder of Dev Aari Works & Coaching Center, Bangalore, and a respected leader in the Indian Aari community.
With over a decade of teaching experience, she has trained hundreds of women and students across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in Aari, Tailoring, Crochet, and Traditional Saree Kuchu techniques.
Today, she is widely known as “Aari Akka”, celebrated for her patience, clarity of teaching, and commitment to empowering women through skill-based education.
⭐ Professional Positions
- Founder & Head Trainer – Dev Aari Works & Coaching Center
- State General Secretary – Karnataka Aari Workers Council
- National Executive Director – Pro Aari Olympiad
- President – Karnataka Makeup Artists Council
- YouTube Educator – Tutorials on Aari, Kuchu, Tailoring & Crochet
🧵 Training Expertise
Keerthana provides professional training in:
Aari Embroidery & Maggam Work
- Basic to Advanced Aari Work
- Bridal Blouse Designs
- Aari Motifs, Buttas & Tracing Designs
- Maggam Work for Weddings & Festive Wear
Tailoring Classes
- Blouse Tailoring (Basic to Advanced)
- Saree Finishing & Pico
- Dressmaking (Salwar, Kurtis, Frocks)
- Pattern Drafting & Cutting Techniques
- Perfect Fittings for all body types
Kuchu Classes
- Traditional Karnataka Saree Kuchu
- Designer Kuchu
- Beadwork Kuchu
- Silk Thread & Pearl Kuchu Techniques
Crochet Classes
- Crochet Flowers & Motifs
- Baby Dresses & Accessories
- Table Mats & Home Decor Crochet
- Step-by-step Crochet Pattern Reading
These multi-skill programs make Dev Aari Works a complete handicraft training center for women who wish to build a career or start a home business.
🏆 Awards & Achievements
- India’s First Oscars Book of Records Winner
- Nobel World Record Holder
- Aari Kalashree Award recipient
- Organizer of national-level Aari workshops with 3,000+ women participants
- Recognized trainer and speaker at Aari exhibitions and cultural events
Her achievements reflect her dedication to promoting Indian embroidery and handcrafted art forms.
💼 About Dev Aari Works & Coaching Center (Bangalore)
Dev Aari Works is one of Bangalore’s most trusted institutes for:
- Aari embroidery training
- Maggam work designer courses
- Professional tailoring classes
- Saree kuchu (tassel) making courses
- Crochet and traditional handwork classes
- Government-approved Aari certification courses
- Blouse patterns, tracing designs & sample kits
Students get lifetime support, updated designs, practice sheets, and guidance for starting their own boutique or home-based business.
🌸 Mission & Vision
Keerthana’s mission is to:
- Empower women through multi-skill vocational training
- Preserve traditional Indian crafts like Aari, Kuchu & Crochet
- Promote self-employment and home-based earning opportunities
- Build a strong national platform for Aari and hand embroidery artists
She believes, “Skill is power — every woman deserves the chance to learn, earn and shine.”
📍 Join Classes in Bangalore
Admissions Open – Aari | Tailoring | Kuchu | Crochet | Maggam Work
📞 Contact: +91 7708632693 (Keerthana N)
Languages: Tamil | Kannada | Hindi


