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 A bohemian at heart, Bhavya Ramesh creates free-spirited jewelry that is much more than mere ornamentation Tell us about the Bhavya Ramesh jewelry brand. BR: We are a bohemian collective born in May 2018, focusing on conscious silverware. Our designs are carefully thought of and created to embrace gypsy souls and free spirits….
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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