Born and brought up in Kenya, Mahrukh has always been fascinated with the beauty of nature, patterns and traditional crafts.

Mahrukh now lives in London and has carried on her passion and interest in art. She immersed herself in various courses and techniques that led her to the Prince’s Foundation of Traditional Arts. There she completed a Masters Degree in Visual and Islamic Art gaining a distinction. Mahrukh’s interest led her to be offered an apprenticeship to classically study the art of Islamic manuscript illumination, Tezhip under a Master in Istanbul, Turkey. She is currently undertaking her final project for the prestigious icazetname (Authorized Islamic manuscript Illumination Licence), which links her to a chain of authorised Ottoman Masters.

Mahrukh has special interest in other art-forms such as Persian and Mughal miniature painting and calligraphy. Her work has been exhibited in the UK and internationally, and has been acquired for private and royal collections.

She continues to research and study to expand her knowledge and skills and works on community outreach projects locally and internationally, offers workshops and is a visiting tutor at various institutions.