India Design ID 2026, underway at NSIC Grounds in Okhla, New Delhi from February 19-22, features the second edition of Art de Vivre à la Française as a highlight, partnering with Business France and the Embassy of France in India. This showcase celebrates France as the Partner Country amid the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, blending French craftsmanship with Indian creativity.indiadesignid+3
Event Spotlight
The 350m² immersive space displays mastery from 13 leading French houses in crystalware, lighting, furniture, textiles, audio, and more, plus pâtisserie and luxury publishing. French Ambassador H.E. Thierry Mathou praised it for fostering collaborations through French design excellence and innovation. An Indian guest, Klove Studio, adds hand-blown glass lighting to the mix.
Key Participants
- Assouline: Luxury books as cultural art objects.
- Baccarat and Daum: Iconic crystal craftsmanship since the 18th century.
- Devialet and Waterfall Audio: High-fidelity sound with elegant engineering.
- Le Creuset: Enamelled cast-iron cookware.
- Others include Casamance & Misia (textiles), Lux Temporis (kinetic lighting), and S.T. Dupont (leather goods).
| Category | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Crystal & Glass | Baccarat, Daum, Cristal Benito, Nathalie Borderie |
| Audio & Tech | Devialet, Waterfall Audio, Dassault Systems |
| Lifestyle | Le Creuset, L’Opéra, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai |
Dialogues and Partners
Indo-French Design Dialogues on February 19, with IFCCI and Business France, feature experts like India Mahdavi, Vikram Goyal, and Ashiesh Shah discussing innovation and collaboration. Partners include Institut Français, Atout France, and Mobilier National, underscoring cross-cultural ties. The event draws over 125,000 visitors under the theme ‘The Age of Design Syncretism’.
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