ISSUE: 143 Kavya Potluri’s attention to minute detail is what sets her intricate and unconventional jewelry apart What is your design philosophy? KP: I don’t look for inspiration; it comes to me. I don’t have a standardized process to create. The one thing I’m very particular about in my work is the detailing because I…
ISSUE: 137 Kaabia & Saasha Grewal’s unorthodox line of handcrafted jewellery and bags makes a bold fashion statement How did your tryst with jewellery begin? K&S: Our love affair with jewellery started at a very young age. The credit goes to our mom who has quite a collection of heirlooms and her own buys. Growing…
ISSUE: 136 Through his intricate hand-engraved jewellery, artist-designer Aman Poddar is hoping to remind his audience of the benefits of slowing down What does contemporary visual art mean to you? AP: I find that interacting with art gives me space, and allows me to forget about the world outside. So, it serves as a meditation….
ISSUE: 136 Inspired by Indian history and heritage, Ridhi Asrani designs jewellery for women who are not afraid to be trailblazers How does your brand contribute to slow fashion? RA: We manufacture in limited quantities and also aim to do fewer styles per collection so as to not end up with extra inventories. All pieces…
ISSUE: 130 Arundhati Kumar combines Indian workmanship with innovative materials from across the world to create a line of truly sustainable accessories What took you from a 17-year career as an HR professional to setting up Studio Beej? AK: My journey of sustainability began a few years ago when I started to read more about…
ISSUE: 128 Debasmita Ghosh’s experiments with glass have led to a lifestyle accessory brand that encompasses delicate jewelry with as much ease as larger than life chandeliers How did Aadikara come about? DG: Aadikara started as my graduation project at NID in Ahmedabad. I wanted to culminate my academic journey with a project that brought…
Sreesha Shetty’s roots are South Indian but she is a Goan at heart and the creations reflect both influences How did Lune come about? SS: Lune is an extension of my upbringing and interests. I founded Lune in 2012 when, as an early 20-something, I chanced upon a jewelry-making toolkit in Custard Factory, the creative…
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