Now Palette: Oxblood

A colour deeper than cherries is the new era's old-world charm

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A swirl of wine, a dash of rust. Oxblood and its heady, old-world charm has swept us off our feet, beckoning a ruby renaissance. Red’s adversary, a hue deeper than cherries, it is indulgence incarnate.

Trend direction by Yashika Punjabee, Produced by Apeksha Rao, Text by Chiransha PrasadΒ 

Ox blood

The Inspiration

History stands witness to the enchanting side-effects of Oxblood. The hue dons many hats β€” a long-foregone leather dye, a rare ceramic glaze named Sang de boeuf and a Dior muse. Let its nostalgic glamour pull you over to the dark(er) side.

1. β€œCOROMANDEL” COTTON VELVET FABRIC part of the Makhmal collection designed by Sabyasachi for Nilaya by Asian Paints, β‚Ή9,240 per mtr 2. β€œMYSTIC RED SINGLE LEVER EXTENDED BODY” BRASS BASIN MIXER by Bathsense, β‚Ή16,000 3. MAROON MOOD-N WALL PAINT by Asian Paints, price on request 4. TERRAZZO AND CEMENT TILE by Bharat Floorings and Tiles, β‚Ή300 per sq ft 5. EPOXY RESIN AND TERRAZZO FLOORING by Bharat Floorings and Tiles, β‚Ή700 per sq ft 6. β€œFLORIM” BIANCO CARRARA WITH INLAID SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES AND BRASS by Orvi, price on request 7. β€œXANADU AUGUST MOON- CINNABAR” WALLPAPER by Good Earth, β‚Ή18,500 8. β€œEDCORA” GLASS MOSAIC part of the Diamond collection by SICIS available at Sources Unlimited, β‚Ή68,309 per sq mtr 9. β€œRED LAVANTE” NATURAL STONE MARBLE by Stonex India, β‚Ή560 per sq ft 10. NEFERTITI GLASS MOSAIC by Bisazza, β‚Ή32,063 per sq mtr 11. β€œATHENA” CERAMIC MOSAIC BORDER part of the Larnaca collection by Keramos Tiles & Stone, β‚Ή750 per sq ft 12. β€œFERRISS” TRIMMINGS part of the Style Moderne collection by Travers, price on request

The Features

Oxblood’s allure is not merely visual. Designed by Kirti Dodeja, the decadent hue disguises the irregular ceiling within a surrealist bathroom, absolving the need for any structural additions. Crafted within a Goan villa by Isprava, golden accents and snow-hued terrazzo further add to the space’s bewitching appeal.

Ox blood
Website: www.kirtidodeja.com; Styling by Kirti Dodeja; Photography by Rohit Ganguly

The Products

A steadfast muse, Oxblood’s age-old charisma shines just as bright through modern-day reinterpretations. Opt for a crimson classic (or two) and let your interiors brim with the beguiling hue.

Ox blood
1. β€œMARINNA” WOOLLEN HAND-TUFTED RUG part of the Persian Saga collection by Obeetee Carpets, β‚Ή50,400 2. β€œSTAB” CUSHION COVER WITH KANTHA STITCH by Abraham & Thakore, β‚Ή4,900 3. β€œAGLIO” PINE WOOD VASE by Popcorn Atelier, β‚Ή1,00,000 4. β€œASSIALE” RED LEVANTO MARBLE TABLE designed by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia, price on request 5. β€œGEMA” LEAD-FREE CRYSTAL VASE designed by Katerina Dousova for Moser, β‚Ή65,960 6. β€œLE MURA” ROSSO ANCORA LEATHER SOFA part of the Gucci Design Ancora collection by Mario Bellini for Tacchini in collaboration with Gucci, price on request 7. β€œSCARLET” ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE END TABLE part of the Index 2024 series collection by Ziba Homes, β‚Ή1,35,000 8. β€œFLEURS DE CERISIER” CLEAR CRYSTAL BORDEAUX AND PINK LACQUERED WOOD BOX by Lalique, β‚Ή64,630 9. β€œMIRAN” COTTON-EMBROIDERED CUSHION COVER by Fabindia, β‚Ή499

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