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Presenting the stellar winners of EDIDA India 2020, the country’s most prestigious product design awards

Since its inception in 2002, EDIDA India prides itself for recognising and giving impetus to local talent with ingenious product designs that are made in India. It also provides a global platform to the winners and opens the doors to opportunities and collaborations around the world.

Winners of EDIDA India automatically qualify for the subsequent international EDIDA, where all 25 Editors-in-Chief of the ELLE DECOR and ELLE Decoration network join forces to seek out the very best in design globally.

This year, EDIDA India has been presented by our title sponsors ICA Italian Wood Finishes, in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance and in strategic partnership with Panasonic Homes and Living, Miele and Tejas | Flos.

EDIDA India Designer of the Year 2020: Puru Das and Brian DeMuro of DeMuro Das

A seamless blend of exquisite and diverse materials, bold silhouettes and rich craftsmanship best summarises the New Delhi-based designer duo’s new luxury furniture collection—Uncommon Threads.

Taking inspiration from Indian Modernist architecture, the series from their practice DeMuro Das includes pieces such as the embroidered Nila Screen that references Corbusier’s Capital Complex buildings in Chandigarh, the curvaceous Drift Sofa inspired by sand dunes in the Arabian desert, and the sculptural Forma and Tana Side Tables with bronze and nickel bases. Website: www.demurodas.com

EDIDA India Interior Designer of the Year 2020: Ashiesh Shah of Atelier Ashiesh Shah

Four years after he won the Designer of the Year title, Shah adds another EDIDA to his kitty. The principal and founder of his namesake practice wins for a range of bespoke residential and commercial spaces.

Be it for the restaurant Sequel’s wabi sabi aesthetic or a duplex along Marine Drive that borrows art deco elements from its surrounding establishment, Ashiesh ensures that each of these interiors is backed by a strong concept and seeped in textures, hues and materials that complement the personality of those it hosts. Website: www.ashieshshah.com

EDIDA India Young Talent 2020: Vritima Wadhwa of Project 810

The furniture design graduate from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, founded her New Delhi-based practice Project 810 seven years ago to craft memorable spaces and enhance them with equally distinct decor. One, her first and winning collection (see scroll above), uses a whole spectrum of materials, poetic forms and earthy elements, which are woven with a contemporary Indian aesthetic. Website: www.project810.com

EDIDA India Student of the Year 2020: Gautam Kumar won a scholarship to Istituto Marangoni‘s Milan campus

Currently pursuing his Masters in design at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gautam’s sustainable cutlery set (see scroll above) encourages the consumer to shift towards natural and eco-friendly products. The streamlined pieces showcase the innate flexibility of bamboo juxtaposed against a rich wooden texture.

EDIDA India Lighting 2020: Mangesh Lungare

The Mumbai-based designer combines bold, geometric shapes and functionality for this handcrafted, sculptural lighting fixture.

His design for the WADI 09 desk lamp resembles a firefly when illuminated. Instagram: @mangeshdl

EDIDA India Furniture 2020: Ariane Thakore Ginwala of This and That

With her new collection Laakh, Ariane explores the long forgotten lacquer technique and creates an exclusive range of teak console tables such as the Lakh Gola and Zagku. The vibrantly coloured and patterned pieces, available at her Ahmedabad-based studio This and That, evoke a sense of childhood nostalgia. Website: www.thisandthat.in

EDIDA India Fabric 2020 (Joint winner): Akanksha Himatsingka of Himêya

Part of the Vitamin D range of bed, bath and home linens by Himêya, the clay red and olive grey hued Mountain Maze is the epitome of comfort.

Akanksha integrates staple Pima cotton in sateen weave adorned with charming puff prints to personally take forward the textile company’s deep rooted values of sustainability and zero waste. Website: www.himeyalife.com

EDIDA India Fabric 2020 (Joint winner): K Margaret Zinyu of Woven Threads

Revisiting Nagaland’s traditional craft of weaving on the loin loom, Margaret fashions this range of pillow covers inspired by the ethnic textiles of the Angami Nagas, under her Kohima based initiative Woven Threads.

The pieces are handwoven and made using yarns dyed with natural, vegetable inks. Website: www.woventhreads.in

EDIDA India Tabletop 2020: Ayush Kasliwal for Ikai Asai

The founder of AKFD and AnanTaya has created the Kama barware range (see scroll above) for Ikai Asai as an ode to sensorial indulgences and experiences. Inspired by Mughal poet Mirza Ghalib’s personality and lifestyle, the collection is moulded in purple cast glass and amethyst, and paints a picture of royalty and sophistication. Website: www.akfdstudio.com

EDIDA India Bedroom 2020: Saba Kapoor of Nivasa

Creative director of furniture giant Nivasa, Saba impresses with Theme for a Dream (see scroll above). The set features a bespoke canopy bed with leather braids atop a brass frame. It is paired with gold hued tables that merge exquisite form with functionality. Website: www.nivasa.com

EDIDA India Flooring 2020 (Joint winner): Aditi Katkoria of Inverted Banyan Studio

The designer at Inverted Banyan Studio has been lauded for her intricate concept, inspired by organic forms prevalent in nature such as pebbles and boulders, and realised in irregular, concentric circles.

The resultant terrazzo composition is inlaid with colourful marble, stone chips and stones in varying sizes. Email: invertedbanyan@gmail.com

EDIDA India Flooring 2020 (Joint winner): Lorenzo Vitturi for Jaipur Rugs

The London-based creative has conceptualised the eclectic Jaipur Fragments series of handcrafted floor coverings for Jaipur Rugs (see scroll above). These capture abstract, sculptural forms seen in his photographs of rural India. Each tapestry is a juxtaposition of organic multilayered shapes, framed by memories of his visual journey. Website: www.jaipurrugs.com

EDIDA India Kitchen 2020: Yashika Munjal

The Ring Capital by Yashika brings a playful and interactive twist to simple earthenware crockery. Users are encouraged to assemble these terracotta pieces (that have white glazed interiors) in the form of a symmetric tower—thus mimicking high rises. Website: www.yashikamunjal.com

EDIDA India Wall finishes and coverings 2020: Akila Seshasayee and Pankaj Kehr of Toile Indienne
Paying homage to Mumbai’s rich art deco heritage, the founders of Toile Indienne have designed an exclusive range of architecture inspired wallpapers (see scroll above). Bandar Log, the winning entry, borrows from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book and features delicate geometric patterns, fine lines and enchanting botanical motifs. Website: www.toileindienne.com

Meet the winners of EDIDA India 2020! Watch the virtual ceremony now!

This year’s EDIDA India is presented by ICA in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance and in strategic partnership with Panasonic Homes and Living, Miele and Tejas | Flos and gifting partner Boutique Living.

Acclaimed architects and designers like Sandeep Khosla, Vinita Chaitanya, Abha Narain Lambah, Dikshu Kukreja, Tony Joseph, Phiroza Neterwala & Sunu Aibara are accompanied by Sunil Sethi, Boman Irani, Chairman and MD, Rustomjee, Tarun Pandey, COO, Istituto Marangoni, Dinesh Aggarwal, Joint MD, Panasonic Homes and Living, Siddhant Jain, CEO, Tejas | Flos and Rana Pratap Singh, MD, Miele India to present the prestigious EDIDA India 2020 Award.

Click here to watch the exclusive EDIDA India 2020 virtual ceremony!

#EDIDA 2020: Everything you need to know about India’s top design awards

Calling for entries for the 19th edition of EDIDA India 2020, in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance, the country’s top product design honour! Sort through your inventory and share your coolest, most innovative creations for home decor to win an award at the upcoming EDIDA India 2020 ceremony!

ALL ABOUT EDIDA
Incepted in 2003, EDIDA (ELLE DECO INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD) is the most coveted product design award in the world. The domestic version, EDIDA India, is currently in its 19th year and the awards ceremony is held in Mumbai, India, where creations across 13 categories are felicitated.

EDIDA India prides itself for recognising and giving impetus to local brands that make in India, and provides a global platform to the winners. Winners of our local awards are automatically nominated for the international EDIDA, where all 25 Editors-in-Chief of the ELLE DECOR and ELLE Decoration network join forces to seek out the very best in design. The international awards ceremony takes place during Salone del Mobile.

EDIDA INDIA: THE AWARD CATEGORIES
To be considered for the international shortlist, winning an EDIDA India is a definite precursor. Let’s help you get acquainted with each of these categories:

Designer of the Year
The winner of this category receives a special showcase for their exceptional portfolio of work at India Design ID and a chance to engage with the architecture and design fraternity

Interior Designer of the Year
Awe-inspiring concepts for residential and commercial spaces that we’d love to call our own

Bathware
Fixtures and fittings that delight with their features

Bedroom
Furniture or furnishings that are borrowed straight out of our dreams

Fabrics
Prints, weaves, embroideries and other techniques that entice us

Flooring
Raise the bar with earthy ceramic, royal granite or playful terrazzo

Furniture
Pieces that help define a space’s design vocabulary

Kitchen
Utensils and appliances that reinvent your culinary dreams

Lighting
Lamps and illuminators that dazzle with their brilliance

Student of the Year
We recognise budding potential when we see it, and design schools are a great place to find emerging talent. So if you have what it takes, submit your best projects and you just might win a scholarship to Istituto Marangoni’s Milan campus

Tabletop
Crockery, serveware and cutlery that ensure you dine in style

Wall finishes and coverings
Textured surfaces that engulf you with their spectacular palettes and patterns

Young Talent
For the young hearted and design-spirited under 40, this is your time to come forth and shine. Send us a portfolio of your best product designs that define and distinguish your creative style

Whether you’re a seasoned architect, interior or product designer, young and upcoming creative, a design house, a brand that collaborates with designers, or even a student, these awards are for you! Send in your submissions by filling up the participation form available here: EDIDA 2020 form

EDIDA INDIA x SUNIL SETHI DESIGN ALLIANCE
Sunil Sethi and his venture Sunil Sethi Design Alliance have supported EDIDA India for the better part of the decade. The brand’s values of recognising top talents and ingenious creations is in sync with that of EDIDA India, making it a truly valuable association. Indeed, Sunil Sethi Design Alliance has also been crafting fabulous trophies for EDIDA India winners for years now!

EDIDA INDIA: OVER THE YEARS
ELLE DECOR India has chosen one fantastic venue after another to hold the prestigious EDIDA India awards. Some of our favourites include the ones held at the enigmatic Liberty cinema, Royal Opera House, the Convocation Hall of Mumbai University, and Mukesh Textile Mill, to name just a few.

In the past, our winners have had unique opportunities to hone and showcase their talent globally—Istituto Marangoni has offered a scholarship at its Milan campus to previous Student of the Year awardees; and Ambiente Frankfurt has presented the previous winners of the Young Talent award to showcase at the fair in Germany!

Each of these have imprinted memories of a lifetime for all attendees and winners alike, from the design and architecture fraternity who gather at one location to network and applaud good design!

We’ve also had a host of special guests and awardees including Anavila Mishra, Akanksha Deo Sharma, Ayush Kasliwal, Bobby Agarwal, Hafeez Contractor, Prem Nath, Niranjan Hiranandani, Sussanne Khan and Vaishali Shadungale in the recent past, among many more.

Click here to download the participation form right away!
Last date for entries is 10.10.2020

EDIDA INDIA: WINNERS OVER THE YEARS
Read all about our winning entries and the creatives who’ve won them here

Presenting the honourees of the 18th edition of the ELLE DECO International Design Awards (EDIDA) India

Presenting the honourees of the 18th edition of the ELLE DECO International Design Awards (EDIDA) India. This year’s ceremony, hosted at the iconic Mukesh Textile Mill in Colaba, Mumbai, was an evening of beachy whites and fiery reds.

EDIDA Designer of the Year KUNAAL KYHAAN SEOLEKAR
Just two years after winning the EDIDA India Young Talent 2017, Kunaal took home the most coveted award for his 2019 designs. The soon to be unveiled Terracotta and tentatively named Galaxy collections amalgamate contemporary and cultural features in keeping with his aesthetic. While the inspiration behind his ventures— studio HAUS and KOY is Japanese culture, the designer adds warm tones and earthy textures to pieces in order to make them one of a kind and appealing to a wider audience. Website: www.koy.store

EDIDA Interior Designer of the Year FARAH AHMED MATHIAS & DHAVAL SHELLUGAR
The first to be awarded in this category, Farah and Dhaval of FADD Studio strive to keep their designs fresh and unconventional. Their motto is quite simple—to do everything and say ‘no’ to nothing. Their Bengaluru based studio is well known for deciphering past and present trends in quirky yet practical ways through a variety of projects, ranging from residential to commercial. Website: www.faddstudio.com

EDIDA Young Talent SHASHANK GAUTAM
With his design studio Mianzi, Shashank takes sustainable living and decor a notch higher. He uses bamboo to design sturdy everyday objects such as the Butterfly chair, Mushroom lamp and Lotus stool. He aims to provide employment to local artisans and create a plethora of eco-friendly products. Website: www.mianzi.in

EDIDA Young Talent winner Shashank Gautam

EDIDA Student of the Year RADHIKA DHUMAL
Currently pursuing her Master’s degree from the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Radhika drew inspiration from nature for the Elytra Coffee Table. The structure of the interactive table resembles the movement of a beetle’s wings. Email: radhika_d@nid.edu

EDIDA Furniture JOINT WINNER PRIYANKA NARULA
Inspired by the opening mechanism of an envelope, the Lifafa chair, made in rattan, is both comfortable and space friendly. Through her practice The Wicker Story, Priyanka aims to bring about sustainable innovation. Email: prelabds@gmail.com

EDIDA Furniture JOINT WINNER ROOSHAD SHROFF WITH AMBRITA SHAHANI TUCKWELL
Rooshad and Ambrita crafted the Fossil table to freeze a moment in time. It features flowers, plucked in the spring, which is then pressed into reclaimed Burma teakwood giving it a stable, 3D essence. Website: www.rooshadshroff.com

EDIDA Bathware AMANDINE SCHIRA
Using terracotta for her conceptual designs, Amandine imbibes the simplicity of early civilisations like the ancient ruins of Dholavira for Mi & Gei’s glocal bath fixtures that are made using brass and copper. Email: studiolafrench@gmail.com

EDIDA Lighting AHSAN ANSARI
The Shunya lamp by Ahsan for his practice Clay Architecture & Interiors is a set of three light fixtures that are made of marble, copper and enamel. Inspired by the Mughal era, each of the illuminators showcases different phases of the moon. Website: www.clay.net.in

EDIDA Wall Finishes & Coverings SAIF FAISAL
The founder of Nuance Studio and EDIDA India Tabletop and Furniture 2017 winner centres his designs around simplicity, sustainability and geometry. Seeking inspiration from the golden ratio and the Fibonacci series, he creates Fibonacci tiles, which are 10 times stronger than conventional concrete and 30 per cent lighter. Website: www.thenuancestudio.com

EDIDA Kitchen JOINT WINNER HARPREET PADAM
The past recipient of EDIDA India Tabletop 2018, won for his Substance collection that reimagines textured kitchenware—containers and bowls—in papier mâché. Email: harpreet@unlike.in

EDIDA Kitchen JOINT WINNER SHREELEKHA LAKSHMIPATHY
An alumna of the School of Architecture and Planning, Chennai and IIT Bombay, Shreelekha reinterprets the traditional SouthIndian coffee maker in stoneware and cork for her venture Beatroot Co. Website: www.beatrootproducts.com

EDIDA Tabletop AKANKSHA DEO SHARMA & IINA VUORIVIRTA FOR IKEA
Collaborating for IKEA’s ‘Better Air’ initiative— which aims at reducing air pollution—Akanksha and Iina crafted the Förändring series that comprises lampshades, vessels and mats, all made using leftover rice straw. Website: www.ikea.com

EDIDA Bedroom VEERAM SHAH & NISHITA KAMDAR
The creative duo has collaborated to foray into furniture design with POD (Pieces of Desire). Part of their first collection is The Nest, a bespoke cradle with an inner bowl in solid teak while the outer one also uses rattan and brass ribs. Website: www.needapod.com

EDIDA Bedroom winner Veeram Shah & Nishita Kamdar

EDIDA Fabrics JOINT WINNER AKILA SESHASAYEE & PANKAJ KEHR
Known for their original and uncompromising design philosophy, Akila and Pankaj use fabric as a medium to explore Indian art at Toile Indienne. Their winning entry: The Art of Architecture – Textiles in tribute to BV Doshi, pays ode to the legendary architect. Website: www.toileindienne.com

EDIDA Fabrics JOINT WINNER ASHITA SINGHAL
At Paiwand Studio, Ashita ensures that textile waste is sorted, cut into strips and then handwoven to create eco-friendly fabric. With this series of products, she wishes to introduce sustainable design and curb pollution. Email: studiopaiwand@gmail.com

EDIDA Flooring ARIANE THAKORE GINWALA
The Ahmedabad based interior architect is known for restoring indigenous techniques of designing furniture. Ariane bagged the award for handcrafted rugs from This and That’s Forest Collection, which is inspired by her visit to the Borneo forest.Website: www.thisandthat.in

EDIDA Flooring winner Ariane Thakore Ginwala

Presenting the winners of the 17th EDIDA ELLE DECO International Design Awards

Presenting this year’s stellar line up of the honorees of the 17th ELLE DECO International Design Awards (EDIDA) India. Hosted at the iconic Liberty Cinema in Mumbai, this year’s awards unravelled over an unforgettable evening.

EDIDA Designer of the year

Mangrove Collective: The Chairpoy range is a modern take on the charpai or khatiya, while the Shunya lamp aims to revitalise an indigenous metallurgical craft with its origins in the Mughal period. This multi-faceted group’s incredible range of furnishings landed them the coveted title.

EDIDA young talent

Viti Mittal: The talented creative channelled Indian tradition to shape a collection of unglazed ceramic utensils. Women have always inherited family traditions and recipes. The kitchenware gets stained with every use, reflecting the cultural sentiment of utensils passed down from mother to daughter.

EDIDA student of the year

Akshay Chandekar: Akshay enrolled in the furniture design programme at NID, where he worked on Mingle, the table that won him this award. Inspired by the foliage of a tree, the symbol of life, the idea was to encourage conversations in workspaces without the constraints of hierarchy.

Inspired by green foliage, the idea was to encourage conversations in workspaces transcending hierarchical constraints

EDIDA furniture

Iqrup+Ritz: The mother-daughter duo has been known for their beautiful design, understated luxury and expert craftsmanship since 2014. The Edo cabinet is inspired by Japanese design principles of Kanso (simplicity), Shizen (nature) and Yugen (profound and subtle beauty), whilst the Cell marble coffee table has been meticulously crafted by expert artisans in Jaipur.

EDIDA Furniture

Sandeep Sangaru: He believes in marrying traditional knowledge and skill with design and technology to make objects of daily use invaluable, accessible and enjoyable. His collections are an embodiment of his design language—a reflection of quintessential Indian tradition and craftsmanship.

EDIDA Bedroom

Priyam Doshi: The Bedroom is a playful and trendy bedroom furniture collection that offers handy, quick access open storage to the inhabitant. Making use of production techniques like pipe and metal bending, welding and powder coating, this collection landed Priyam the award.

EDIDA Bathware

Shonan Purie Trehan: The multi-talented designer looked to reimagine bathware as sculptural art through this collection. The washbasins and counters are sculpted in concrete and finished in polished pigment, cast in situ terrazzo. The terrazzo is fluid and sensuous—the perfect material for water to flow over,

EDIDA Tabletop

Harpreet Padam: Re-inventing the traditional form: Padam brings back the magic of the OID bidriware boxes, which are made of deep black oxidised zinc and inlaid with pure silver. Used for storing small valuables, coins, keys or collected ephemera, this ode to the craft of bidriware by the Unlike Design Co. founder was stunning, to say the least.

The bidriware boxes are made of black oxidised zinc and inlaid with silver

EDIDA lighting

Vibhor Sogani: Inspired by the weaver bird’s nest, Casa is a tribute to ‘home’ in the natural world. The homogeneous blend of burnished beads form a warm, comforting cocoon, whilst the light emanating from the egg-shaped marbled glass adds life to this breathtaking installation by the veteran designer.

Made of burnished beads and inspired by the weaver bird’s nest, Casa is a tribute
to ‘home’ in the natural world

EDIDA flooring

JJ Valaya for Ayush Choudhary: JJ Valaya’s celebrated design sensibilities and Cocoon’s mastery in fine rug weaving resulted in a stunning collaboration. Woven with natural, handspun silk and carded wool, the Isfahan collection is inspired by one of the oldest Persian cities, but maintains contemporary motifs.

The Isfahan collection is made using natural, handspun silk and carded wool

EDIDA flooring

Ayush Kasliwal: The Vankar (weaver) Namda (felt) is a combination of two ancient textile techniques from Gujarat and Rajasthan. The coming together of two communities to create this contemporary black and white woollen rug is the perfect example of a harmonious India that AKFD Studio’s maestro strives for.

The black and white woollen rug combines the Vankar (weaver) and Namda (felt), a combination of two ancient textile techniques from Gujarat and Rajasthan

EDIDA Wallcoverings

Bandana Jain: The contemporary artist’s infatuation with a unique material, corrugated cardboard, manifested itself in this dynamic wall mural. Perfectly Imperfect was an attempt to arrest the beauty that lies in the involuntary movement of nature, such as waves in the ocean that can be likened to the spontaneous folds of a fabric.

This wall mural is an attempt to capture the beauty that lies in the involuntary movement of nature

EDIDA Kitchen

Ashiesh Shah: The EDIDA Designer of the Year 2016 and winner in the fabric category for 2017 took home yet another trophy this year. Inspired by a Japanese technique, wabi-sabi, The Celestial Marble Sphere can be fragmented into nine dinner table objects representing the shift from one to many moon phases.

EDIDA Fabric

Vaishali Shadangule: She draws inspiration from her ability to observe and listen, allowing her designs to speak for themselves. This textile is made by fabric cord, handcrafted motifs and intricate hand embroidery. It looks to represent nature in its entirety through textures that resemble abstract landscapes and spaces.

The textures of this handcrafted fabric resemble abstract landscapes and spaces

The winning designs from EDIDA 2017

Take a look at this year’s stellar line up of honourees at the 16th ELLE DECOR International Design Awards (EDIDA) India, profiled against the beautiful heritage structure that is University of Mumbai, Fort.

EDIDA Designer Of The Year – Rooshad Shroff
There isn’t a material that this multi-faceted Mumbai creative hasn’t experimented with. This year, his inlay tabletop series, embroidered furniture, coloured Sanding collection and limited edition lighting for textile powerhouse Atmosphere land him the coveted title. Website: www.rooshadshroff.com

Rooshad Shroff was anointed Designer of The Year! Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

EDIDA Young Talent – Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar
The multi-talented Pune-based creative uses natural and raw materials, colours and shapes as his inspiration. His Grid Bed is made using Himalayan pine and the Curve chair is designed to comfortably fit any body shape.Website: www.studiohaus.in

Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar is the winner of the Young Talent Award, for his creative use of natural materials; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

EDIDA Student Of The Year – Harjot Singh
Currently pursuing his Masters in Furniture and Interior Design at NID, Ahmedabad, Harjot won The Park ELLE DECOR Student Contest last year for his weather-resistant Concrete Jungle seater. Now, he bags this coveted award for his multi-functional product Furnitecture, which has modular units that can adapt to any living space.

Harjot Singh is the Student Of The Year, winning for his adaptable unit, ‘Furnitecture’; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

EDIDA Student 1st runner-up – Radhika Sarraf
While studying in the Bachelor’s Programme of Furniture and Interior Design at NID, Ahmedabad, Radhika took a semester abroad in the Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. Inspired by this semester abroad, her product Lean On Lean Off is a take on a seater for people who need temporary rest in places where seating cannot be arranged.

EDIDA Student 2nd runner up – Karan Bhave
Currently majoring in Furniture and Interior Design at NID, Ahmedabad, Karan’s Link modular seating is an attempt to redefine the concrete chair. The multi-functional top can be used with a rocking chair base, a bar stool base or even that of an outdoor seater.

EDIDA Bathware – Husna Rahaman
At the Bengaluru designer’s label Fulcrum Studio, the Basins and Beyond for him and her are constructed in cool geometric patterns. They are made from hand-cut stone, marble, SS metal tessellations and granite. Website: www.fulcrumstudio.in

Husna Rahaman is the Winner of the Bathware category for her stylish basins for Him and Her

EDIDA Bedroom Joint Winner – Pravir Sethi
Envisioned under his Mumbai firm Studio Hinge, the Sweep Bed hopes to keep hotel rooms versatile. The two leather-clad single beds can be joined as a double sleeping system, and when to split, the sideboard serves as a table. Website: www.studiohinge.in

Pravir Sethi bags the Joint Winner award for the Bedroom category, for his ‘Sweep Bed’ system; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

EDIDA Bedroom Joint Winner – Sarita Handa
Having previously won an EDIDA for Fabrics in 2013, the New Delhi-based textile brand wins for their Berber Cushion Collection, which is inspired by the hand-sewn rugs made by the Berber women of the Atlas mountains in Morocco. Taking the powerful stories and symbolic language represented by these carpets, this series uses a variety of colours, patterns and textures. Website: www.saritahanda.com

Suparna Handa and Rahul Puri received the Joint Winner award for Sarita Handa, for the Bedroom category; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

Suparna Handa and Rahul Puri received the Joint Winner award for Sarita Handa, for the Bedroom category

EDIDA Fabric – Ashiesh Shah
The EDIDA India Designer of the Year 2016 took home the trophy this time for his Silver Mesh. Using pure silver wire that’s handwoven into a textile-like structure, the process to make a single panel is so meticulous that it takes around four months to complete just a wall. Website: www.ashieshshah.com

Ashiesh Shah wins the Fabric category with pure silver handwoven into a ‘Silver Mesh’

EDIDA Flooring – Bugali, Gulabi Devi, Mobin, Gaffar & Savitri Devi For Jaipur Rugs
The brand launched the Artisan Originals Collection with the aim of creating a personal connection between rural weavers and the international market. The range that wins them their first EDIDA showcases traditional Rajasthani culture, motifs inspired by nature, personal stories and shakkarparas. Website: www.jaipurrugsco.com

Gulabi Devi, Mobin, Savitri Devi, Gaffar and Bugali (not pictured), artisans for Jaipur Rugs win Flooring for their designs; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

EDIDA Furniture Joint Winner – Ranjan Bordoloi
The Guwahati designer’s Pitoloi Stool was made in collaboration with a master craftsman of Assam’s Moriya community. Known for using traditional methods and skills to create high-end contemporary objects, Ranjan crafted this bar seater and stool in an effort to revive the dying form of making utensils and artefacts by hammering brass. Website: www.studiobordoloi.com

Ranjan Bordoloi is the other Joint Winner for the Furniture category, for his Pitoloi Stool; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

Ranjan Bordoloi is the other Joint Winner for the Furniture category, for his Pitoloi Stool

EDIDA Furniture Joint Winner – Saif Faisal
Previously winning for his lights in 2016, the Bengaluru-based designer’s Bidriware Qaiser table series explores various design patterns. Using walnut and beech wood, the range explores snowflake motifs and oxidised Zillij patterns. The curved stem and base give the illusion of defying gravity, as though the tip of the stem is just barely resting on it. Website: www.saif-faisal.com

Saif Faisal is the Joint Winner of the Furniture category, for his Bidriware Qaiser table series; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

Saif Faisal is the Joint Winner of the Furniture category, for his Bidriware Qaiser table series

EDIDA Kitchen Joint Winner – Nidhi Kalra For Artt’dinox
The Ghee Pot is a modern take on the traditional Indian method to melt clarified butter. Designed around the concept of a milk boiler by the New Delhi-based creator for Artt’dinox, it has a double-walled jacket which, when filled with water and kept on a flame, provides indirect heat. Website: www.arttdinox.com

Nidhi Kalra is the Joint Winner in the Kitchen category for her modern take on the ghee pot; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

Nidhi Kalra is the Joint Winner in the Kitchen category for her modern take on the ghee pot

EDIDA Kitchen Joint Winner – Ayush Kasliwal
The 2013 EDIDA India Designer of the Year’s Shiva Jug is inspired by the eponymous god. Awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence in 2016, this handmade copper pitcher has an elegantly balanced lid like the khamandalam, a yogi’s copper Ayurveda water vessel. Website: www.akfdstudio.com

Ayush Kasliwal is the Joint Winner for the Kitchen category, for his ‘Shiva Mug’

EDIDA Lighting – Soumitro Ghosh
The Bengaluru-based architect’s 5 ft tall Sextuplet lighting system features interlocking geometric patterns made with stainless steel bent panels and cables. Website: www.mathewghosh.com

Soumitro Ghosh wins the Lighting category for his 5 feet tall ‘Sextuplet’ lighting system; Photographs by Bajirao Pawar

Soumitro Ghosh wins the Lighting category for his 5 feet tall ‘Sextuplet’ lighting system

EDIDA Tabletop – Saif Faisal
The Bengaluru designer’s Cork Trays are inspired by the early era wicker platters. They have been crafted keeping in mind an ecological and contemporary expression of design. Website: www.saif-faisal.com

Saif Faisal is the Winner in the Tabletop category, for his ‘Cork Trays’

EDIDA Wall Coverings & Finishes Joint Winner – Shabnam Gupta
The Mumbai designer’s versatile Bricks can be used to build a standalone partition or screen, using terracotta and ceramic. It plays on light and shadow with perforations and hollow breaks adding a raw natural look. Website: www.shabnamgupta.in

Shabnam Gupta is a Joint Winner for the Wall Finishes & Coverings category, for her versatile ‘Bricks’
Photography by Bajirao Pawar; Produced by Anchal Kaushal

EDIDA Wall Coverings & Finishes Joint Winner – Sanjay Puri
The Mumbai architect’s Paper Tube Ceiling uses fire retardant of different lengths in various compositions on the walls – this can be used within any space, transforming it structurally with minimal cost. Website: www.sanjaypuriarchitects.com

Sanjay Puri is a Joint Winner in the Wall Coverings & Finishes category for his ‘Paper Tube’ ceiling

Also read: Read the highlights of the magical evening that was EDIDA 2017

EDIDA India 2016: And the winner is…

Our annual round-up of the best in design that inspire with their groundbreaking forms–a result of meticulous research and hardwork. Presenting the movers and shakers of tomorrow–winners of the 15th ELLE DECOR International Design Awards (EDIDA) India 2016

Designer of the Year: Ashiesh Shah
The multitalented Mumbai designer and architect has dabbled across all categories of decor: From lighting and interiors to furniture and surfaces, there are hardly any areas he has left untouched. His vast portfolio includes works with equally diverse materials–glass, marble, metal, plywood, and even stone and terracotta. His creations are a unique blend of aesthetics and functionality; opulence and simplicity that are Indian at heart and global in outlook. He possesses the unique ability to transform fundamental designs into ornamental pieces. Website: www.ashieshshah.com

Young Talent: Advaeita Mathur
For the New Delhi based maker’s latest products –Molten Woods table and the Vintage Music Instrument lamps, sustainability was the keyword. While the former was made from discarded scrap metal and fallen timber, the latter reutilises dysfunctional trombones, trumpets, alto horns and other wind organs as beautiful illuminators. Website: www.facebook.com/studio.metallurgy

Advaeita Mathur’s sustainable creations include the Molten Woods table and the Vintage Music Instrument lamps

Bathware: Abraham & Thakore, Aneeth Arora & JJ Valaya for FCML Surfaces
Three of the country’s best fashion designers got together to create The Incidental Collection of tiles for FCML Surfaces. Each of them produced three ranges: David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore’s range showcased nature and typographical motifs; Aneeth translated floral designs into ceramic; while JJ Valaya was influenced by the Mughal era.Website: www.fcmlindia.com

Tabletop: Matteo Cibic for Scarlet Splendour
A throwback to the silent movie era, Vanilla Noir was made with a special resin inlay technique. The Italian innovator’s fruit bowls from the series for the Kolkata based luxe furniture label Scarlet Splendour, are dominated by black and white stripes with a brilliant red base. Website: www.matteocibicstudio.com

Wall finishes and Coverings (Joint Winners): Rohit Mankar & Pinkish Shah and Shilpa Gore Shah for lace fence
The Twisted Screen for an Alibaug house was crafted out of Corten steel. The rotated square grids can be used as an area segregator or window jali. Mesh Screen envisioned for a Navi Mumbai abode depicts a vertical Brindavan Garden. Website: www.parallaxdesignstudio.com; www.facebook.com/spsarchitects18

Furniture (Joint Winners): Sahil Bagga & Sarthak Sengupta for Arttd’inox and Ajay Shah
New Delhi based innovative duo Sahil and Sarthak’s Kutch collection, part of a larger Gujarat series, found its muse in the village mud houses of the same district. The Table That Almost Wasn’t by Mumbai creative Ajay was made of folded aluminium sheets. Website: www.sahilsarthak.com; www.rubberbandproducts.com

Flooring: Rooshad Shroff for Cocoon Fine Rugs
The Mumbai based designer’s Tesellations series for Cocoon Fine Rugs, hand-knotted by artisans in Jaipur, comprises seven carpets with various geometrical forms that morph into each other, creating hybrid patterns. Website: www.rooshads.wix.com/rooshadshroff

Lighting (Joint Winners): Prateek Jain & Gautam Seth and Saif Faisal
EDIDA Designers of The Year 2015, the New Delhi duo behind Klove Studio, Prateek and Gautam designed the Nordic collection made of their trademark material—handblown glass. It features illuminators that mimic scenery from the region which includes Stag Chandelier, blooms and icebergs. Bengaluru’s Saif created the Poise lamp to serve as a floor and also a task light. It combines aluminium or brass and wood,and is available in two different sizes. Website: www.klovestudio.com; www.saif-faisal.com

Bedroom: Rakeshh Jeswaani & Roomi Maneckshaw
Founders of Mumbai outfit Curiosity Furniture realised the Khatiya Ottoman, influenced by the Indian charpoi, as a lesson in minimalism and simplicity. The piece was made by pulling a single, thick leather skin over a cross wooden base. The fabric has a criss-cross pattern allowing it to stretch while also creating interesting patterns through a play of light and shadow.

Website: www.curiosity.in

Rakesh Jeswaani and Roomi Maneckshaw’s winning entry for the Bedroom category

Fabrics: Sarah Fotheringham & Maninder Singh
Hailing from New Delhi, the duo produces fabrics that have characteristically happy patterns. Their travels to Japan are reflected in the Woven Kawaii line, which features three distinct designs: Peace Hands, Festival and Crane. Website: www.safomasi.com

The Woven Kawaii fabric line by Sarah Fotheringham and Maninder Singh

Kitchen: Suneet Varma for Arttd’inox
The New Delhi couturier’s primary venture into the homeware category hearkens back to the Indus Valley civilisation. The stainless steel bowls get their shape from the earliest utensils typical of the area. They are hand-beaten and embellished with floral motifs crafted using the Chitai technique.
Website: www.suneetvarma.in

Student of the Year: Nupur Priya
A student of Masters in Furniture and Interior Design at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Nupur created Capular, a concrete aggregate, sand and cement stackable storage cum seating objects with the principle of encouraging conversation. The lid can be crafted from various materials including wood, stone and granite.

Hall of fame: 15 years of EDIDA

On the occasion of EDIDA India turning 15, we round up the champions of this accolade over the years, who share their success stories post their wins.

Michel Aram is a product designer based out of New York and New Delhi

2002: Michael Aram
Product Designer, New York & New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… Being recognised as an influencer of Indian design. As an American who has set up a home as well as a workshop in India and dedicated his career to the discipline of craft, this honour means a lot to me
Important milestones… I opened stores in New York and Los Angeles and now export products to over 70 countries. I also created a sculpture for Pope Francis that will be installed at the Vatican
My next dream project… With a hotel group, conceptualising their entire property

Bengaluru based furniture and interior designer: Neil Foley

2004: Neil Foley
Furniture & interiors, Bengaluru
EDIDA to me is… Pushing the envelope in Indian arts, where the concept, scope, innovation and design ethos are always rewarded
Life after EDIDA… I was able to set up meetings with creative people from myriad fields that finally catapulted into big design projects in India and globally
Important milestones… I was chosen as the Young Design Entrepreneur of the Year by The British Council. I envisioned kitchen appliances for a company which due to the success of the product, got acquired for quite a handsome amount!

Bengaluru based product designer: Kavi Pradeep Thangaraj

2005: Kavi Pradeep Thangaraj
Product designer, Bengaluru
EDIDA to me is… The Oscars of design in India and the world
Life after EDIDA… I was given the opportunity to exhibit at Ambiente 2006 in Frankfurt
Important milestones… I got offers to work with both domestic and global manufacturers and even set up my own consultation firm, Pradesign Studio

Mumbai based architect and designer: Rajiv Saini

2006: Rajiv Saini
Architect & designer, Mumbai
EDIDA to me is… Prestigious and something that motivates young designers to do quality work
Life after EDIDA… As a designer I’ve been happy to create products for various companies over the years
A brand I would love to work with… Moroso as they’re full of opportunities

New Delhi based artist and product designer: Alex Davis

2007: Alex Davis
Artist & product designer, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… These one of a kind awards outline good design guidelines, at par with global standards. The trophy comes with a certain amount of pride
Important milestones… My prolonged involvement at the Maison & Objet and India Design ID, solo booth at the India Art Fair and very recently, the launch of my new sculptural collection Hyperblooms
My next dream project… Outfits with a multi ethnic narrative

Anuja and Mayank Gupta, founders of New Delhi based studio Apartment 9

2008: Anuja and Mayank Gupta
Founders, Apartment 9, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… The highest recognition of product design
Important milestones… Collaborating with Italian major, Dedar and moving from product to interior design
A brand I would love to work with… Jewellery label Hanut Singh

New Delhi based interior designer: Vikram Goyal

2009: Vikram Goyal
Interior Designer, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… The recognition of design in India. It is like an affirmation that what we are doing is fine and not off the wagon
Important milestones... The industry opened up to what we were doing. Having the ELLE DECOR stamp was enough for people to understand that we were going in the right direction
A brand I would love to work with… Fashion label Balmain

Mumbai based photographer, artist and designer: Shahid Datawala

2010: Shahid Datawala
Photographer, artist & designer, Mumbai
EDIDA to me is… The best and the most prestigious award in the country. It is the only recognition that actually matters–others have come about now but none of them have had the same kind of an impact as EDIDA
Important milestones… There were many people who expressed interest in my work and a lot of inquiries were made. Winning the award made a big difference in terms of acquiring clients
Brands I would love to work with… There are some brands I can identify with–Edra and Moooi, as they suit my aesthetics

New Delhi based product designer: Raseel Gujral Ansal

2011: Raseel Gujral Ansal
Product Designer, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… An honour. It’s always wonderful to be appreciated amongst your peers
Life after EDIDA… Each day feels different. Over the course of my career I have learnt to take neither accolades nor brickbats seriously
Important milestones… My firm full-fledgedly entered into architecture and we also won a couple of international awards after that. Additionally, I started Casa Pop–a label for home furnishings, fashion and travel accessories

New Delhi based product and interior designer: Gunjan Gupta

2012: Gunjan Gupta
Product & interior Designer, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… A great platform for designers
Important milestones… The award helped me gain a lot of recognition inside and outside the industry
A brand I would love to work with… Moroso

Israeli designer Ron Gilad and Pramiti Madhavji, former Editor in Chief, ELLE DECOR India present an EDIDA to Ayush Kasliwal

2013: Ayush Kasliwal
Product Designer, Jaipur
EDIDA to me is… The arrival of Indian creativity on the global map
Important milestones… I opened the first Anantaya and AKFD store at Leela Palace, Bengaluru and won the ILA award by Messe Frankfurt. I also completed my first hospitality project, Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner
A brand I would love to work with… Furniture company De La Espada

New Delhi based product designer: Bobby Agarwal

2014: Bobby Agarwal
Product Designer, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… Getting immense recognition for what my sensibilities stand for. It gives me a sense of pride
Important milestones… Post EDIDA I set higher standards for everything I do and have started exploring newer materials in various forms
A designer I would love to work with… Paola Navone

New Delhi based lighting designers: Gautam Seth and Prateek Jain

2015: Gautam Seth & Prateek Jain
Lighting Designers, New Delhi
EDIDA to me is… A great feeling of being recognised in our country
Important milestones… Large scale installations and exhibit at Dubai Design Week
A brand we would love to work with… Kartell

Revealing winners of the 14th Edition of EDIDA India 2015

Our annual round-up of the innovative and the inspirational; the simple and the superlative; the movers and shakers of tomorrow. Presenting winners of the 14th ELLE DECOR International Design Awards (EDIDA) India 2015.

EDIDA Designers of the Year

Gautam Seth and Prateek Jain: Over the past decade, the New Delhi based duo of Klove Studio have made an indelible mark on the Indian design industry with their larger than life hand blown glass creations. Their notable works this year include the majestic Swarovski crystal embedded wedding gazebo called Mandapam, the Tree of Life akin to an inverted plant with perched birds and the extensive Mid Century Modern series inspired by Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh. Website: www.klovestudio.com

EDIDA Young Talent (Joint Winners)

Lekha Washington: For her studio Ajji, her designs are proudly fun, odd and unique. The Mumbai based creative’s signature piece, the Dot chair, looks like a giant dollop of paint; its most recent version being the Moon Art cover. The Kiku light in suspended and floor standing options evoke the image of Medusa’s wild snake-like hair with its long flexible arms. Website: www.ajji.in

Matteo Cibic for Scarlet Splendour: The classic yet fun Vanilla Noir series, manufactured by the Indian company in Kolkata, is reminiscent of the silent movie era. Characteristic of the Italian designer’s style, the 12 pieces in this line are eclectic, unconventional and elegantly simple, all at the same time. Website: www.scarletsplendour.com

EDIDA Fabrics

Simone Arora for D’Decor: Mumbai entrepreneur Simone’s keen eye for design has given rise to numerous fabrics, particularly this glamorous piece manufactured by D’Decor. Metallic foil and dyed velvet come together to create an exceptional textile for her label Simone…Naturally Inspired.Website: www.simone.com

EDIDA Bathware

Foley Designs for Artize: The Bengaluru firm bravely moves away from the conventional form of a tap to imagine a rare piece of function and art. Envisioned for Jaquar’s luxury bath brand Artize, Tiara is a sculptural faucet. The inner oval ring turns to spout water at a speed determined by its angle. Website: www.foleydesigns.com

EDIDA Bedroom

Chinar Farooqui: Her sophisticated linen lines, under her label Injiri, employ the skills and ingenuity of local artisans. Made from organic cotton, the blue and white Asmaani collection uses traditional Bhujodi weaving techniques from a village in Kutch. Proving her refined and minimal aesthetic, Jaipur based Chinar interpreted the textiles of the Rabari clan to suit modern day decor. Website: www.injiri.co.in

EDIDA Wall finishes and Coverings (Joint Winners)

Nuru Karim: The digitally designed MathSurf surface by Karim for Mumbai’s NU.DE Architecture, is cast in DuPont Corian. The future forward architect used complex machinery to fabricate the panels. Website: www.nudeoffices.com

Rajiv Parekh: For Mumbai collective RED Architects, Parekh created Hexagonal oak wood wall covering inspired by computer generated pixels for its form. The gentle undulating wave thateven hides the door is visually captivating.Website: www.redarchitects.in

EDIDA Furniture (Joint Winners)

Asim Merchant: His knack for manipulating timber to make sculptural furniture is exemplary. For Red Blue & Yellow, he made an ergonomic Burma teak seater fashioned as a sit around for friends. Website: www.redblueyellow.in

Krea Design Team: Their effortlessly fused a quintessentially Indian motif with modern sensibilities to envision the appealing Ikat dinner table. Website: www.kreaworld.com

EDIDA Table Top

Saif Faisal: Blub – Vide Poche is a container in ceramic or aluminium that easily screws onto a wooden base. The young Bengaluru based designer’s appreciation for Japanese and Scandinavian sensibilities are evident in this serveware. Website: www.saif-faisal.com

EDIDA Flooring (Joint Winners)

Anjali Rana: Crafted for Rana’s own brand Mohabbat, the Baugh collection of soft and plush merino wool carpets were hand felted by skilled Kashmiri artisans. Her meticulous eye for art resulted in a line inspired by spring blossoms and Mughal art. Website: www.anjaliranadesign.com

Zoha: The Nova rug explores a simple but thoughtful possibility of using both sides of the carpet. They approached unemployed Banarasi sari loom weavers to produce these handwoven viscose pieces. Website: www.zoha.in

EDIDA Kitchen

Parul and Mooshir Vahanvati: The Urban Tweeter drinkware line, created for their Pune based brand Rayden Design Studio, borrows from the Indian robin. Their clean and minimal aesthetic combined with impeccable finish is noteworthy. Website: www.raydendesign.com

EDIDA Lighting (Joint Winners)

Rooshad Shroff: Turning the idea of the fragile bulb on its head, Shroff designed Marble Bulbs that are handcrafted in white Makrana by Jaipuri craftsmen. Each was chiselled out of a single block and carved with patterns. Website: www.rooshads.wix.com/rooshadshroff

EDIDA lighting winner Rooshad Shroff designed Marble Bulbs

Gunjan Gupta: Her Rock Chandelier is made of wood and stone veneer. The New Delhi based creative contemporises a crude structure of a boulder into a luxury light fixture.Website: www.wrap.co.in

EDIDA lighting winner Gunjan Gupta crafted the Rock chandelier

EDIDA Student of the Year

Srishti Gupta (winner) and Riddhi Jain (runner up), both from NID: A Master’s student specialising in lifestyle accessory design, Gupta’s Mineral Collection is inspired by concentric lines of Agate stone. We love the way she employed undulating wooden waves to make small objects. The runner-up is postgraduate student Jain—her indigo textile was created using controlled dye techniques of pole wrapping and resist dyeing with natural colours.

Student of the year wins a three-week design scholarship by Istituto Marangoni, Milan

Raise a Toast: EDIDA India 2014 Winners

Our round-up of the innovative and the inspirational; the simple and the superlative – the movers and shakers of tomorrow. Presenting winners of the 13th ELLE DECOR International Design Awards (EDIDA) India, 2014. You can participate in EDIDA too! Click here to know more

Designer of the Year: Bobby Aggarwal
He works with distressed and vegetable-tanned leather using an array of innovative staining techniques to create handcrafted and finished pieces. Bobby’s range for Portside Cafe was chosen for its distinct style and understated elegance. Website: www.portsidecafe.com

Young Talent (Joint Winner): Valay Gada
Traditional and scientific narratives marry modern perspective in Valay’s work. A tryst with textures, the Xylem Lamp has a pattern that resembles vascular tissues in plants. He won an exclusive invitation to showcase at Ambiente, Frankfurt in February 2015.Website: www.cobaltdesigns.in

Young Talent (Joint Winner): Attiq Ahmed for Origine Fine Art
Pakistan’s Attiq Ahmed imagined a collection that takes cues from both colonial and Mughal eras, where he relies on his contemporary aesthetic to create intuitively, “Made in India” works. Website: www.facebook.com/Turning-Tables-by-Attiq-Ahmed-326578844214999

Bedroom (Joint Winners): Asim Merchant and Punit Jasuja
In solid Burma teak, the Drey bed by Asim for Red Blue & Yellow is a lair of sorts that invokes drama from both outside and inside. Punit’s hand-painted bird, butterfly and horse cushions for Second Floor Studio recreate avian prints by the Audubon Society, a creature from a lepidopterologist’s lab and a majestic beast. Website: www.redblueyellow.in, www.punitjasuja.com

Table Top: Aditi Sharma, Malavika Singh and Gopendra Singh for Zolijns
This series of concrete tableware by Gomaads comprises trivets, spoon separators, bowls, platters and trays made by slightly altering the composition of concrete leading to lighter products. Website: www.gomaads.com

Furniture (Joint Winners): Anjali Mody and JJ Valaya
Made of timber and brass, Cosmos Cluster by Anjali is a versatile set of coffee tables that can be arranged in a spread-out fashion or a more intimate setting. Veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya heralds unique design brilliance with the Mizwid Dining Table, depicting the scene of a Moroccan palace for a superlative experience. Website: www.josmostudio, www.valaya.com

Fabrics: Chanya Kaur
From the Mademoiselle Deux collection by Chanya of The Pure Concept, this Polka Mushroom is a structured sheer made of polyester and cotton. The intricate detail machine embroidery in white and faint hues resemble minute rice grains on closer inspection.Website: www.thepureconcept.co.in

Kitchen: Valerie Barkowski for No-Mad
97% IndiaRevisiting the traditional Indian serving utensils, Marrakech based Valerie envisioned these trays made of stainless steel and coated with PU. Attention to detail has led to handles being strung with cotton cords in matched or complementary colours.Website: www.valeriebarkowski.com, www.no-mad.in

Bathware: Husna Rahman
Fulcrum Studio’s Husna imagined washroom units using Bidri. With the aim of reviving a 500-year-old South Indian metal art form, a blackened alloy of zinc and copper are beaten into thin sheets of tiles and further inlaid with pure silver. The inner layer of the washbasin is clad in waterproofed stone or ceramic as per order and the rest of the system is entirely bespoke. Website: www.thefulcrumstudio.com

Flooring: Sian Pascale for Bharat Floorings and Tiles
The Japanese Line of handmade cement tiles is a result of Australian interior designer Sian’s explorations into ceramics, painting as well as yoga and meditation. Each pattern explores the concept of lines in differing scales and can be applied to flooring and wall surfaces in a range of pre-decided colour combinations. Website: www.cargocollective.com, www.bharatfloorings.com

Lighting (Joint Winners): Shafali Choudhrie Diwanji & Gautam Seth and Prateek Jain
The Dome light by Shafali of Studio SCD is hand bent steel on a solid teak wood frame with rivets and felt lining. Grosgrain ribbon edging lends additional effect to the largely industrial look. Klove Studio’s Gautam and Prateek made a visually striking fire torch-Esque Curve Marshaal out of a single piece of hand blown glass. Website: www.facebook.com/ScdDesignStudio, www.klovestudio.com

Lighting: The Dome light by Shafali Choudhrie Diwanji of Studio SCD and Klove Studio’s Curve Marshall light by Gautam Seth and Prateek Jain

Wall Finishes and Coverings: Ruchika Grover, The Ishi-Kiri Collection for Odyssey
Stone, Architecture and Design is inspired by origami and exploits pleats and creases in a multi-dimensional way to create dramatic installations. Website: www.odysseystone.com

Wall Furnishings and Coverings: The Ishi-Kiri Collection for Odyssey by Ruchika Grover

Student of the Year: Manpreet Singh from NID, Ahmedabad
A furniture and interior design student, Manpreet created the Wood Wave screen by adding value to discarded waste off-cuts produced in factories. She used 15-17 mm strips of reclaimed timber like sheesham, white ash, Burma teak and others to furbish a modular structure that can be innovatively arranged in various configurations. She won a three-week design scholarship by Istituto Marangoni, Milan. You can participate in EDIDA too! Click here to know more