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Bengaluru is set to host a significant gathering at the intersection of craft, culture, and contemporary design with Colours of Maati, a two-day immersive showcase by MAATI – The Crafts School, taking place on 5–6 June 2026 at the historic Flat Roof Building, SABHA. Presented by the Mithila Art & Artisan Transformative Initiative (MAATI) and supported […]
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Renowned Indian artist Jyoti Bhatt showcases his photographs of India’s craft heritage in Craft, Community and Memory, a new exhibition in New Delhi. About the Exhibition Gallery Vayu and LATITUDE 28 present Craft, Community and Memory. It features 32 photographs by Jyoti Bhatt. The show runs from 21 May to 31 May 2026 at Gallery Vayu on
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In today’s design world, furniture is no longer just for sitting or storing things. It is about feeling, memory, and how people live with objects day after day. This idea sits at the heart of Intent Made, a studio founded by Swetha Vegesana. Intent Made comes from an architectural way of thinking. Every object connects
Crafting Timeless Furniture: Swetha Vegesana’s Journey with Intent Made Read More »
Vishal Bhand Ph.D. The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design, from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge systems in the age
Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of Craft Read More »
The Diverse Art and Craft of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state in India known as a traveller’s haven. But that isn’t the only thing that the state offers. The art and craft of Arunachal Pradesh are reflective of the culturally diverse traditions and skills of its many indigenous communities. Today we talk
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Mangalya Handicrafts Anand, Gujarat MANGALYA HANDICRAFTS is presented as a brand where heritage, luxury, and human artistry are brought together. For over 35 years, entirely handmade terracotta and ceramic creations have been crafted from their family studio in Kanjari, shaped with intention and care by skilled artisans. The studio is led by the mother–daughter duo,
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Aditi Savani is the Principal Designer at Studio Tattva by Aditi, a studio dedicated to creating visually calm, highly functional spaces that truly reflect the people who inhabit them. With a philosophy rooted in clarity, practicality, and balance, Aditi’s signature aesthetic blends clean, timeless design with thoughtful proportions, honest materials, and layouts that endure. Her
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Under the evocative theme “Rooting the Rooted – Revival of Indigenous Kerala Arts and Crafts,” third-year students of the Department of Architecture & Planning at the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) organized the 4th edition of AARAM, the annual Architecture and Design Fest, on February 22 and 23. Carrying the poignant narrative –“One last game of pakida (betting
Rooting the Rooted: CET’s AARAM Fest Revives Kerala’s Indigenous Arts and Crafts Read More »
A subtle but significant trend is emerging in Indian architecture, where fabrics, surfaces, and handcrafted materials are becoming vital architectural components rather than ornamental afterthoughts. Studios that approach fabric, fibre, and craft as storytelling mediums rather than just materials are driving this change. This idea is embodied by six exceptional brands at India Design ID
For centuries, the detailed and colorful embroidery of the Kachhi Rabari community has been a key cultural practice in Kutch, Gujarat. Today, this traditional art form is well-known worldwide. It is deeply connected to the life, identity, and history of the nomadic Rabari people. The Rabaris mainly raise camels and are nomadic herders of sheep,
Quick Read: Rabari Community & Their Endangered Craft Read More »