ISSUE: 136 Sheena Uppal is committed to creating limited quantities of thoughtful and ethical wardrobe staples for women How were you drawn to design? SU: From a young age, I was drawn to fashion styling and expressing myself through my clothes. I spent a few years working in my family’s garments and textiles business, learning…
ISSUE: 139 Rohan Dahotre’s striking illustrations are helping to spread awareness of the rich and diverse fauna of our country What launched your passion for wildlife? RD: I started drawing wildlife around seven years back. All species have different forms and features and I wanted to draw them and subconsciously study and understand them. I…
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 Mrunalini Rao’s eponymous label offers clothing ranging from luxurious bridal wear that resembles works of art to a sustainable prêt line that is her contribution to reducing waste How do Indian crafts influence your designs? MR: I love Indian crafts and I want to explore as many as possible through my work. My…
ISSUE: 132 From being the sole illustrator at a small agency to becoming a partner in one that allows him the freedom to express, Nipen Bhuyan’s focus has always been on learning What does creativity mean to you? NB: Creativity is a form of self-expression of course. It can be extremely satisfying if, through our…
ISSUE: 131 As a design educator, Manika Walia is committed to helping students become creative problem-solvers Introduce us to the School of Creativity, Rishihood University. MW: As Founding Dean, School of Creativity, Rishihood University, I feel proud because it is the first school of creativity within a comprehensive university in India. We offer an innovative…
ISSUE: 129 Abhilasha Bahuguna & G Prasanna Ramaswamyinitiated a farm-to-fashion collective in Ladakh to helplocal women earn a sustained livelihood Introduce us to Project Laksal. A & P: In Ladakhi, lakt-sal means skill. The project was formulated to impart skills to women, from remote Ladakhi villages along India’s border with China, that could enhance their…
ISSUE: 128 While Tejas Phansekar chose advertising over his family tradition of agriculture, he is using his experience in the field to help uplift the farmers in his native village What first drew you to design? TP: Born amidst nature and wildlife in a small village in Sindhudurg, I was filled with inspiration as a…
ISSUE: 128 Yashika Munjal is currently focusing on clay as a medium to re-imagine everyday objects What inspires you? YM: Everyday objects inspire me. The idea that even a slight change in shape, size or angle can change the whole purpose of a well-thought-of, standard object is fascinating. That is what I’m trying to do…
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