Sustainable Homes
Malik Architecture spins traditions into a sustainable Jaipur home
If you think craft histories follow straightforward and pristine chronologies, you are in for a ride. The timelines are intertwined, the legacies are contested and stories behind these objects can fill all the world’s libraries (multiple times over). The question arises, how do you then narrate these stories and reexamine their place in the contemporary […]
In a city which breeds crafts, emerges a new brand which is redefining simplicity. Halfdot from Jaipur is a lifestyle brand creating home decor. Immersed in subtlety, Halfdot is a testament to the Miesian adage: less is more. With a design philosophy that emphasises clean aesthetics and timeless designs, it is no surprise to see […]
The beginning An untold story of the vibrant Pink City combed through colourful rituals and ancient crafts is the ‘Jaipur’ collection by Within. The conceptualisation started with a field visit to Jaipur—home to the magnificent Hawa Mahal and a plethora of skilled craftsmen. Inspired by the architectural forms, vivid hues and sublime motifs, the collection […]
A rather spectacular recall to the roots of one’s heritage and familial memories, this home in Mumbai, christened The Colonnade reignites a beautiful connection between the modern momentum of the city life with the rich heritage of cities like Jaipur. The homeowner’s native city Jaipur generously dips into an Indian modern design narrative materialising into […]
Travel back to the time of the royals at this dreamy venue in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dubbed the Royal Heritage Haveli, it was built in the 18th century by his highness Madho Singh Ji as a hunting lodge, now refurbished after 150 years as a stunning boutique hotel in India. Today, the splendid lodging is acclaimed […]
In a truly bespoke Jaipur-based home by Shantanu Garg lies a multitude of ideas and learnings that offer many readings of modern Indian design by challenging the notion of Indianness beyond ornamentation and ethnicity. Embodying the idea of India Modern for the palatial abode spanning 25,000 sq ft and 10 bedrooms, the designer explains, “I’ve […]
Translating to a small chariot, the Gudliya Suite within the Jaipur City Palace walls once housed the royal zenana. With the passage of time it played host to guests of the royal family till it opened doors to civilians who can experience a slice of history as the suite is now listed on Airbnb. It […]
An interdisciplinary, award-winning lifestyle design studio and enterprise committed to the development of ideas using traditional crafts, AnanTaya and AKFD Storey’s products are a unique convergence of India’s past and present, activated by the efforts of awarded designers collaborating with skilled artisans. Moving forward with this very spirit, the brand brings to you an apparel […]
The balmy city of Jaipur is the nucleus of Rajasthan’s thriving art and craft industry, cloaked in a riot of frolic and colour. With a terrain dotted with factories, it is a melting pot of modernised trade and enduring heritage. Frequented by overseas furniture buyers, the Export House designed by Shreya Bagda of her namesake […]
