In Conversation
EDIDA Designer of the Year 2024 talks about his diverse influences
Walking into a retail store, your eyes fail to rest on just one place as you find yourself spellbound by the vibrant colours, textures, ensembles, and the many curious creations the place has to offer. ELLE DECOR India assembles a trove of design-forward stores in India that fling open doors to an exciting world of aesthetics, […]
The story dates back to 1983. One shed, two weavers. A mom and her ideas. Meenakshi Gupta along with her husband and her sons were looking down an uncharted and uncertain road. Originally named Tirupati Carpets, The Rug Republic is now available in 92 countries across 6 continents with various retailers. The tried and tested […]
‘Funny how sometimes you just find things’ would best describe Alexander Diaz Andersson’s conception of the Tribeca Loft in New York. Founder and Creative Director of ATRA Form Studio, Alexander loves to craft unique furniture solutions specifically catered to context in his workshop. When Alexander sought to expand his curated collection, a chance encounter with […]
Through my practice at the Atelier Ashiesh Shah, collaborating closely with artisans across the country, celebrating fine craftsmanship has been paramount. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of ‘Wabi-Sabi,’ the design objects follow a ‘Brutalist Tribal’ characteristic to celebrate beauty in imperfection through a series of handcrafted collectibles. We aim to revive and uplift craft communities […]
Trend and style direction by Sonia Dutt We love… …this gond tribal art illustrated meeting room in the Trilegal office by Studio Lotus. Serving inspiration on a wall, stories from the forests of Central India come alive through age-old storytelling traditions and elements of nature. Bringing into play gond’s signature dots and small strokes, artist […]
For fashion designer and Indian textiles connoisseur Vaishali Shadangule the world of fashion has largely been about taking the road less travelled. The destination though—has always been the same, leading to the ever-curious and ever-evolving consumers of design, art and luxury. Founder of her eponymous label Vaishali S Couture, Vaishali recently made headlines, rightfully so, […]
Recognised for its highly refined sensibilities that are elevated by traditional craft techniques, Ahmedabad-based design house This and That was conceptualised by Ariane Thakore Ginwala in 2016. Fascinated by the rich diversity of Indian crafts and contemporary sculptures around the world, Thakore’s innate eye for detail found a match in a carpentry workshop in Ahmedabad. […]
