What strikes you first when you enter Anavila Misra’s Mumbai studio and retail store are two arresting portraits of khatwa artisans, who worked on her saris. With no makeup and minimal ornamentations, the beautiful ladies exude a quiet confidence, reflecting her designs and the vibe of the studio. Taking chances With a background firmly grounded […]
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In a quiet street of Bengaluru’s upmarket Indiranagar area lies a sprawling corner property surrounded by old trees. It’s a view the residents—a family of four—bask in daily. Spread over three storeys, the interiors of this 15,000 sq ft abode are a melange of luxurious marble, earthy wooden accents and art. “For me, this is […]
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“I hate speed bumps. I understand controlling speed, but this is a silly solution and every time I come across one, I think about what the alternative could be.” About 30 minutes into my interview with Ron Arad, we are talking about what inspires him. “Sometimes it’s the things you dislike that can be powerful […]
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A metal grilled facade and a repurposed iron door provides all the indication that you have reached Arzan Khambatta’s studio in Sewri, Mumbai. The unassuming exterior has no fancy signage, no flounce—in fact no name at all. It’s only once you enter that you are welcomed into a labyrinth of floor-to-ceiling sculptures, works in progress, […]
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