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: 139 Ceramist KV Lakshmi hopes to set up a beautiful studio space where she can introduce people to the joys of playing with clay How did Keli come about? KV: I have always wanted a studio of my own, where I had the freedom to make everything I want throughout the day. During college, I…
ISSUE: 132 While Sarban Choudhary’s life today revolves around clay, glazes and fire, he was once a reluctant ceramist! How did your tryst with ceramics begin? SC: I was born in a small town on the outskirts of Kolkata, and did my BFA and MFA in ceramic art at Government College of Art & Craft,…
ISSUE: 132 Casual encounters with artisans in rural India took Kanupriya Verma on a path that veered from management studies to setting up a tableware brand that seeks to empower the country’s talented and often unrecognized craftsmen What role does culture play in your design approach? KV: We draw inspiration from the multitude and diversity…
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….
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…
Aditi Saraogi turned to clay when a conventional career in communication failed to be as creatively fulfilling as she had imagined Introduce us to your creative process. AS: I start with the idea – the ideating can take anywhere from one to several of days. At times it requires research – on the subject as…
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