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Beej and Co. was born in 2020, at the height of the global pandemic—a time when the artisan and craft sectors were hit particularly hard. Amid widespread uncertainty, the brand emerged as a quiet but determined response: to support weavers and craftspeople whose livelihoods were at risk, and to preserve the traditional knowledge embedded in […]
Seeds of Change: Sustainable Textile Art of Beej and Co. Read More »
Ariane Thakore Ginwala, This and That Ariane Thakore Ginwala has been practicing as an Interior Architect since 1997. Based in Ahmedabad, her work spans across India, encompassing a wide range of projects. She holds a degree in Interior Architecture from the Kent Institute of Art and Design and a Master’s degree in Economics from Gokhale
Designing with Heart: Ariane’s Craft Led, Conscious Practice Read More »
Mianzi designs bamboo products that aim to revolutionize the way bamboo is seen and used by bringing eco-friendly yet inventive and aesthetic bamboo-built options in furniture, lifestyle products, bicycle, and architecture in near future. Founded in 2018 by architect and industrial designer Shashank Gautam, this pioneering venture has embarked on a mission to “sustainabli-ze” industrialization.
Mianzi: Industrializing Sustainability and Craft Read More »
Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani are the co-founders of MuseMart, a design-led product label that grew out of their curiosity to create objects with presence, wit, and soul, bringing together their diverse backgrounds in architecture and the creative field — with Jasem studying Fine Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design, while Huzefa
MuseMart: A triumph of Passion for Design Read More »
What started as an idea of self-expression and a novel understanding of “what makes you YOU” for Nutan ultimately formed the foundation of the revolutionary brand Turn Black – India’s one and only all-black ethical clothing line. Nutan, who is originally from Uttarakhand and has spent most of her life in Delhi, was always driven
Nutan and Turn Black: A Story of Embracing Authenticity Read More »
Bhoomija is an architecture practice founded on the belief that well-designed spaces can transform everyday life. For them, thoughtfully designed space can breathe life into routine, offer pause in a fast-moving world, and bring grace to even the simplest of acts. The Creative Vision Behind Bhoomija An alumnus of L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai
Bhoomija’s Architecture of Stillness and Sensitivity Read More »
Shivam Arora, The Carpet Affair Shivam Arora’s story begins in Bhadohi, India’s legendary carpet capital, where the rhythm of looms and the poetry of weaving patterns became the soundtrack to his childhood. Born into a family with 47 years of deep rooted experience in the rug industry, the world of design became second nature to
Shivam Arora & The Carpet Affair: Redefining Contemporary Rug Design Read More »
Angana Bordoloi, Kiron Foundation Angana Bordoloi is a textile designer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur dedicated to preserving Northeast India’s indigenous textile heritage. As the founder of Kiron Foundation, an Assam-based NGO, she champions sustainable, forest-dependent textiles while empowering rural artisans and farmers. Her work brings together traditional craftsmanship with ecological responsibility, offering an antidote to
Angana Bordoloi of Kiron Foundation on Indigenous Textile Heritage Read More »
Niti Singhal and Nandakumar SS. , Umber Furniture Co. Umber Furniture Co. is the brainchild of two best friends turned design partners – Niti Singhal and Nandakumar S S. Their cross-pollination of culture and personalities manifests in every piece, reflecting their shared vision to craft furniture that tells a story, celebrates the richness of Indian
The Storytellers of Wood and Design: Umber Furniture Co. Read More »
Shambhavi, The Flamingo Life Founded by Shambhavi, The Flamingo Life’s primary objective is to create exquisite, bespoke accent furniture that transforms spaces & elevates lifestyles. Drawing from her global perspective—shaped by a Master’s in International Business from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and another in Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility from Sciences Po, Paris—Shambhavi has created
Quiet Luxury: The Flamingo Life Philosophy Read More »