The word Sanjhi is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sandhya'. Sandhya, the time of twilight when the cows return to the cowsheds. It is considered a very sacred time for any ritual in Indian religious texts.

The figures of Sanjhi art are made on hand made paper by cutting them with scissors. There is only one family in India which has been adorning this art for centuries. 23-year-old Ashutosh Soni is a master of this art, who performs his tomorrow in the country and abroad. Only one family in India makes this hand made paper. This paper is made for export. Artists from all over the world create shapes by making die blades or furmas. These artists can engrave any shape on paper only with scissors.