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“For centuries we have tried to transcend matter by searching for the invisible through religion, through astrology, through thought. Yet, it is within matter itself that our truest expression resides.”

- Words by Inma Buendía

Takhat grew from this very impulse: a yearning for cultural origin, and a desire to foreground the brutal honesty of material- its weight, its grain, and the hands that shape it.

Takhat now sits at the House of Galleries, designed by Architecture Brio @architecturebrio for @anurag.khanna

“For centuries we have tried to transcend matter by searching for the invisible through religion, through astrology, through thought. Yet, it is within matter itself that our truest expression resides.”

- Words by Inma Buendía

Takhat grew from this very impulse: a yearning for cultural origin, and a desire to foreground the brutal honesty of material- its weight, its grain, and the hands that shape it.

Takhat now sits at the House of Galleries, designed by Architecture Brio @architecturebrio for @anurag.khanna

Takhat Counter Stool, 2025

Hello friends, it feels really good to be back. I’ve missed sharing my work here.

For a long time, I felt this pressure to always be active on Instagram, to keep up with how fast everything moves. I’m slowly unlearning that and finding a pace that feels more honest to me.

While we were away, we’ve been working on new pieces, some really exciting commissions, reconnecting with old clients, and welcoming a few personal new beginnings. I can’t wait to share them soon.

But for now, here are some juicy details of the Takhat Counter Stool, which we launched at Paris Design Week in September. I still can’t believe we made it there. Meeting such incredible creatives and artists in a city full of talent and boldness was truly something special.

Takhat Counter Stool, 2025

Hello friends, it feels really good to be back. I’ve missed sharing my work here.

For a long time, I felt this pressure to always be active on Instagram, to keep up with how fast everything moves. I’m slowly unlearning that and finding a pace that feels more honest to me.

While we were away, we’ve been working on new pieces, some really exciting commissions, reconnecting with old clients, and welcoming a few personal new beginnings. I can’t wait to share them soon.

But for now, here are some juicy details of the Takhat Counter Stool, which we launched at Paris Design Week in September. I still can’t believe we made it there. Meeting such incredible creatives and artists in a city full of talent and boldness was truly something special.

Elle Decoration, 2025

I feel very grateful to share that my work has been featured in the October issue of Elle Decoration UK. Honoured to be part of their list of emerging designers to watch at London Design Festival 2025.

The feature touches on my practice, the background that shapes it, and most importantly the Ikai Bench - a collaboration with Eco Lattice @ecolattice_ and Aram @aramgalleryldn for Beyond Foam, on view until 1st November 2025.

It’s been a journey of learnings, experiences and challenges - and if there’s one thing it has taught me, it is how to design and build responsibly today. We are still a work in progress, seeking more meaningful ways to contribute to the environment, and this project is a step towards replacing industrial PU foams with recyclable 3D-printed alternative made from elastomers.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible- the Elle Decoration team, Alice Finney @alicefinney for the wonderful words , @tomorrowprlondon for an incredible shoot, @ecolattice_ and @aramgalleryldn for the exhibition and opportunity , and Andrew for the most wonderful portrait @aturwin

Elle Decoration, 2025

I feel very grateful to share that my work has been featured in the October issue of Elle Decoration UK. Honoured to be part of their list of emerging designers to watch at London Design Festival 2025.

The feature touches on my practice, the background that shapes it, and most importantly the Ikai Bench - a collaboration with Eco Lattice @ecolattice_ and Aram @aramgalleryldn for Beyond Foam, on view until 1st November 2025.

It’s been a journey of learnings, experiences and challenges - and if there’s one thing it has taught me, it is how to design and build responsibly today. We are still a work in progress, seeking more meaningful ways to contribute to the environment, and this project is a step towards replacing industrial PU foams with recyclable 3D-printed alternative made from elastomers.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible- the Elle Decoration team, Alice Finney @alicefinney for the wonderful words , @tomorrowprlondon for an incredible shoot, @ecolattice_ and @aramgalleryldn for the exhibition and opportunity , and Andrew for the most wonderful portrait @aturwin

Takhat Counter Stool 2025

What a pleasure it was to be in Paris last week to present my work for the first time with @galeriejoseph at Paris Design Factory - @parisdesignweek

Huge thanks to @meet_met_met_ for the incredible curation of the space.

The Takhat Counter Stool is a new evolution of the Takhat series, reimagined in complimentary colours and stained black oak.

Stay tuned for more details - these pieces will also be showing as part of LDF at Shoreditch Design Triangle.

London fam, come through?

Takhat Counter Stool 2025

What a pleasure it was to be in Paris last week to present my work for the first time with @galeriejoseph at Paris Design Factory - @parisdesignweek

Huge thanks to @meet_met_met_ for the incredible curation of the space.

The Takhat Counter Stool is a new evolution of the Takhat series, reimagined in complimentary colours and stained black oak.

Stay tuned for more details - these pieces will also be showing as part of LDF at Shoreditch Design Triangle.

London fam, come through?

Beyond Foam by @ecolattice_ opens on 11th September at the Aram Gallery @aramldn , bringing together designers who are reimagining the possibilities of 3D-printed foams. My contribution, made in collaboration with EcoLattice, explores what it means to build responsibly today.

11 September – 1 November 2025
Aram Gallery - 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG

This body of work is shaped by two distinct ways of making, one defined by digital precision, the other by material instinct.

The pieces bring together 3D-printed recycled polymer foam, developed by EcoLattice through a sustainable, scalable approach to material innovation, with a hand-carved wooden base that holds the memory Takhat. The contrast is clear and intentional.

For me, they become a site of exchange between two active and thoughtful approaches to making. The textiles incorporated in this piece are handwoven in Nagaland and from @heirloom.naga

Beyond Foam by @ecolattice_ opens on 11th September at the Aram Gallery @aramldn , bringing together designers who are reimagining the possibilities of 3D-printed foams. My contribution, made in collaboration with EcoLattice, explores what it means to build responsibly today.

11 September – 1 November 2025
Aram Gallery - 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG

This body of work is shaped by two distinct ways of making, one defined by digital precision, the other by material instinct.

The pieces bring together 3D-printed recycled polymer foam, developed by EcoLattice through a sustainable, scalable approach to material innovation, with a hand-carved wooden base that holds the memory Takhat. The contrast is clear and intentional.

For me, they become a site of exchange between two active and thoughtful approaches to making. The textiles incorporated in this piece are handwoven in Nagaland and from @heirloom.naga

Takhat Counter Stool, 2025

We’re bringing the Takhat Counter Stool to Paris Design Factory for Paris Design Week at Galerie Joseph, 114 Rue de Turenne.

Can’t wait to see this piece bring new colours and forms to life and to finally explore Paris while meeting the incredible young designers I’ll be showing alongside.

The show runs from 4th September, with private views on 3rd and 7th September. Drop by if you’re around.

#parisdesignweek #parisdesignfactory

Takhat Counter Stool, 2025

We’re bringing the Takhat Counter Stool to Paris Design Factory for Paris Design Week at Galerie Joseph, 114 Rue de Turenne.

Can’t wait to see this piece bring new colours and forms to life and to finally explore Paris while meeting the incredible young designers I’ll be showing alongside.

The show runs from 4th September, with private views on 3rd and 7th September. Drop by if you’re around.

#parisdesignweek #parisdesignfactory

The Takhat four-seater bench was first shown at Future Heritage, a platform for tomorrow’s heirlooms.

Since then, it has lived quietly in London – admired, cared for, but waiting for a home where it will be seen, used, and loved.

As a young designer in London, space is precious – and sometimes, we need to let go of pieces we’ve poured ourselves into, simply to make room for what is coming next.

This is an ex-display piece, and we’re offering it at a discount. As we make space for new work, we’d rather see this piece out in the world than stored away. It’s already packed away and ready to be shipped.

If it feels like yours, DM us to enquire.

Thank you for making this shoot happen @parthbondre @mknsika

The Takhat four-seater bench was first shown at Future Heritage, a platform for tomorrow’s heirlooms.

Since then, it has lived quietly in London – admired, cared for, but waiting for a home where it will be seen, used, and loved.

As a young designer in London, space is precious – and sometimes, we need to let go of pieces we’ve poured ourselves into, simply to make room for what is coming next.

This is an ex-display piece, and we’re offering it at a discount. As we make space for new work, we’d rather see this piece out in the world than stored away. It’s already packed away and ready to be shipped.

If it feels like yours, DM us to enquire.

Thank you for making this shoot happen @parthbondre @mknsika

One of my favourite moments from Persona - the exhibition by @adorno.design during @3daysofdesign was seeing my Takhat bench alongside this beautiful tapestry by @bggb.studio , captured so well by @chasedrankjensen

The colours just clicked - maybe that’s the magic of good curation.

Photos 2 & 3 by the talented @kac.bani includes the incredibly designed textiles as drapes by @studio_yvonne_mak

Thanks to everyone who came by and engaged with the work.

One of my favourite moments from Persona - the exhibition by @adorno.design during @3daysofdesign was seeing my Takhat bench alongside this beautiful tapestry by @bggb.studio , captured so well by @chasedrankjensen

The colours just clicked - maybe that’s the magic of good curation.

Photos 2 & 3 by the talented @kac.bani includes the incredibly designed textiles as drapes by @studio_yvonne_mak

Thanks to everyone who came by and engaged with the work.

Last week, I exhibited my Takhat Armchair in Copenhagen as part of Persona by Adorno @adorno.design for @3daysofdesign - an exhibition that explored identity through the lens of different personalities reflected in a space. It invited visitors to reflect on the emotional architecture of the self - how we relate to the spaces we inhabit, and how they, in turn, mirror us.

It was my first time in Copenhagen, and I couldn’t have asked for a more fitting context. There’s a deep sense of care in the city - for craft, for systems that work beautifully, and for design that quietly improves the way people live.

Grateful to have been part of something that looks at design not just as function or form, but as feeling.

Thank you @chasedrankjensen and @martinclausens for the incredible curation - from scents to cocktails, it was truly an immersive experience.

Last week, I exhibited my Takhat Armchair in Copenhagen as part of Persona by Adorno @adorno.design for @3daysofdesign - an exhibition that explored identity through the lens of different personalities reflected in a space. It invited visitors to reflect on the emotional architecture of the self - how we relate to the spaces we inhabit, and how they, in turn, mirror us.

It was my first time in Copenhagen, and I couldn’t have asked for a more fitting context. There’s a deep sense of care in the city - for craft, for systems that work beautifully, and for design that quietly improves the way people live.

Grateful to have been part of something that looks at design not just as function or form, but as feeling.

Thank you @chasedrankjensen and @martinclausens for the incredible curation - from scents to cocktails, it was truly an immersive experience.

Our Takhat Armchair is heading to Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design as part of Persona by @adorno.design - an exhibition that explores identity and selfhood through collectible design.
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Unfolding across three immersive rooms - The Perfectionist, The Eccentric, and The Romantic - Persona invites us to reflect on the emotional and psychological layers within us.
⁠
The Takhat armchair is found in the Romantic Room because at its heart, the piece is about connection to craft, to memory, to the hands that shape it.
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📍18–20 June | @adorno.design | @3daysofdesign
Come say hi if you’re around.

Our Takhat Armchair is heading to Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design as part of Persona by @adorno.design - an exhibition that explores identity and selfhood through collectible design.
⁠
Unfolding across three immersive rooms - The Perfectionist, The Eccentric, and The Romantic - Persona invites us to reflect on the emotional and psychological layers within us.
⁠
The Takhat armchair is found in the Romantic Room because at its heart, the piece is about connection to craft, to memory, to the hands that shape it.
⁠
📍18–20 June | @adorno.design | @3daysofdesign
Come say hi if you’re around.

Pleased to share that Müra, my sculptural ottoman upholstered with handwoven textiles, is now available through SALON @the_salon_edit - a platform hosting shoppable room designs that bring together the interior industry’s finest craft-led makers, responsible brands, and curators.

Launched on May 19th, SALON creates spaces you can live with and shop from. So glad to see Müra find its place among such intentional, beautifully made pieces.

Congratulations to @alice_b_davies and Hannah for this thoughtful platform.

Click the link in bio to shop.

Pleased to share that Müra, my sculptural ottoman upholstered with handwoven textiles, is now available through SALON @the_salon_edit - a platform hosting shoppable room designs that bring together the interior industry’s finest craft-led makers, responsible brands, and curators.

Launched on May 19th, SALON creates spaces you can live with and shop from. So glad to see Müra find its place among such intentional, beautifully made pieces.

Congratulations to @alice_b_davies and Hannah for this thoughtful platform.

Click the link in bio to shop.

A little note on the making of the Dali table , and why it’s not just a table.

I spent more than a month looking for the right log. This one was cut from a 15ft-long piece of Malwa teak - aged, settled, and kept aside by the owner for nearly a decade. It’s a unique, one-off piece. The remaining 5ft has been saved to become something else beautiful for someone down the line - nothing goes to waste.

The idea was to create something lasting. Not easily replaced, not made to be. A piece that grows older with the people who live alongside it.

The base was subtly hand-carved over months. The weave, inspired by basketry traditions, is supported by a hidden frame for structure. And while the table weighs nearly 200kg, discreet wheels underneath allow it to move when needed.

Finished in a deep walnut tone , I sanded and hand-finished every inch with wood oil myself.

This was my first commission , and it turned out to be the biggest piece I’ve made (and probably will make for a while). I’m really happy to finally share it with everyone.

#dalicoffeetable #houseofgalleries

A little note on the making of the Dali table , and why it’s not just a table.

I spent more than a month looking for the right log. This one was cut from a 15ft-long piece of Malwa teak - aged, settled, and kept aside by the owner for nearly a decade. It’s a unique, one-off piece. The remaining 5ft has been saved to become something else beautiful for someone down the line - nothing goes to waste.

The idea was to create something lasting. Not easily replaced, not made to be. A piece that grows older with the people who live alongside it.

The base was subtly hand-carved over months. The weave, inspired by basketry traditions, is supported by a hidden frame for structure. And while the table weighs nearly 200kg, discreet wheels underneath allow it to move when needed.

Finished in a deep walnut tone , I sanded and hand-finished every inch with wood oil myself.

This was my first commission , and it turned out to be the biggest piece I’ve made (and probably will make for a while). I’m really happy to finally share it with everyone.

#dalicoffeetable #houseofgalleries

No more peeking :)

Here she is - the Dali Coffee Table, in full.

Born from a single trunk, made for a home full of stories.

Commissioned for @anurag.khanna ‘s House of Galleries, designed by @architecturebrio

#houseofgalleries

Shot by - @sumanyuvasudeva

No more peeking :)

Here she is - the Dali Coffee Table, in full.

Born from a single trunk, made for a home full of stories.

Commissioned for @anurag.khanna ‘s House of Galleries, designed by @architecturebrio

#houseofgalleries

Shot by - @sumanyuvasudeva

Introducing the Dali Coffee Table —
our first commissioned piece,
created for @anurag.khanna ‘s home,
the House of Galleries, designed by @architecturebrio

Carved from a single log,
the table nods to the enduring legacy of traditional Naga tables —
monumental forms sculpted from solid trunks,
made for communal living and quiet strength.

Now reimagined for a contemporary living room, Dali holds that same spirit.

It’s a gathering ground.
For chai cups and conversations.
For heirlooms and hushed mornings.

A celebration of craft, weight, and warmth —
its stout, sculptural legs anchoring the space with regal stillness.

More soon on how this piece came to be.

Shot by - @ritik_7___ @sumanyuvasudeva

#houseofgalleries

Introducing the Dali Coffee Table —
our first commissioned piece,
created for @anurag.khanna ‘s home,
the House of Galleries, designed by @architecturebrio

Carved from a single log,
the table nods to the enduring legacy of traditional Naga tables —
monumental forms sculpted from solid trunks,
made for communal living and quiet strength.

Now reimagined for a contemporary living room, Dali holds that same spirit.

It’s a gathering ground.
For chai cups and conversations.
For heirlooms and hushed mornings.

A celebration of craft, weight, and warmth —
its stout, sculptural legs anchoring the space with regal stillness.

More soon on how this piece came to be.

Shot by - @ritik_7___ @sumanyuvasudeva

#houseofgalleries

Introducing the Dali Coffee Table —
our first commissioned piece,
created for @anurag.khanna ‘s home,
the House of Galleries, designed by @architecturebrio

Carved from a single log,
the table nods to the enduring legacy of traditional Naga tables —
monumental forms sculpted from solid trunks,
made for communal living and quiet strength.

Now reimagined for a contemporary living room, Dali holds that same spirit.

It’s a gathering ground.
For chai cups and conversations.
For heirlooms and hushed mornings.

A celebration of craft, weight, and warmth —
its stout, sculptural legs anchoring the space with regal stillness.

More soon on how this piece came to be.

#houseofgalleries

Introducing the Dali Coffee Table —
our first commissioned piece,
created for @anurag.khanna ‘s home,
the House of Galleries, designed by @architecturebrio

Carved from a single log,
the table nods to the enduring legacy of traditional Naga tables —
monumental forms sculpted from solid trunks,
made for communal living and quiet strength.

Now reimagined for a contemporary living room, Dali holds that same spirit.

It’s a gathering ground.
For chai cups and conversations.
For heirlooms and hushed mornings.

A celebration of craft, weight, and warmth —
its stout, sculptural legs anchoring the space with regal stillness.

More soon on how this piece came to be.

#houseofgalleries

whispers of weight and warmth - arriving soon

#weaving #furnituredesign #interiordesign #furniture #contemporarycraft #design #nagaland #wood #coffee

whispers of weight and warmth - arriving soon

#weaving #furnituredesign #interiordesign #furniture #contemporarycraft #design #nagaland #wood #coffee

Did you know? The ‘Takhat Armchair’ as showcased at India Design ID also comes in a stunning four-seater format. The bench draws from the communal benches and voluminous furniture often found in verandahs, integral to traditional architecture. Inspired by the sculpted pounding table of Nagaland, its monolithic presence echoes the strength of shares spaces - of gathering, reflection and connection.

#designinspo #furnituregoals #madebyhand #interiortrends #statementpiece #craftedwithlove #luxuryliving #TakhatSeries #furnituredesign #contemporarycraft #indiadesignid #shivangivasudeva #TheAlchemyOfOurFibres #DesignInnovation #moderninterior #collectible #weaving #nagaland #functionalart #sustainabledesign #InteriorInspo #artisanalfurniture #designexcellence #collectibledesign #contemporarycraftuk #craftscouncilgallery #artscouncilengland

Did you know? The ‘Takhat Armchair’ as showcased at India Design ID also comes in a stunning four-seater format. The bench draws from the communal benches and voluminous furniture often found in verandahs, integral to traditional architecture. Inspired by the sculpted pounding table of Nagaland, its monolithic presence echoes the strength of shares spaces - of gathering, reflection and connection.

#designinspo #furnituregoals #madebyhand #interiortrends #statementpiece #craftedwithlove #luxuryliving #TakhatSeries #furnituredesign #contemporarycraft #indiadesignid #shivangivasudeva #TheAlchemyOfOurFibres #DesignInnovation #moderninterior #collectible #weaving #nagaland #functionalart #sustainabledesign #InteriorInspo #artisanalfurniture #designexcellence #collectibledesign #contemporarycraftuk #craftscouncilgallery #artscouncilengland

Truly grateful and humbled to be named one of House & Garden’s Top 25 Rising Stars of 2025 in their April issue.

A heartfelt thank you to Chris @christabelchubb and the entire House & Garden team.

A special thanks to Corinne for the incredible opportunity to be a part of Future Heritage at @designcentrech , and to @csm_madesign for two unforgettable years of learning and growth.

Portrait by - @sumanyuvasudeva

Truly grateful and humbled to be named one of House & Garden’s Top 25 Rising Stars of 2025 in their April issue.

A heartfelt thank you to Chris @christabelchubb and the entire House & Garden team.

A special thanks to Corinne for the incredible opportunity to be a part of Future Heritage at @designcentrech , and to @csm_madesign for two unforgettable years of learning and growth.

Portrait by - @sumanyuvasudeva

Truly grateful and humbled to be named one of House & Garden’s Top 25 Rising Stars of 2025 in their April issue.

A heartfelt thank you to Chris @christabelchubb and the entire House & Garden team.

A special thanks to Corinne for the incredible opportunity to be a part of Future Heritage at @designcentrech , and to @csm_madesign for two unforgettable years of learning and growth.

Portrait by - @sumanyuvasudeva

Truly grateful and humbled to be named one of House & Garden’s Top 25 Rising Stars of 2025 in their April issue.

A heartfelt thank you to Chris @christabelchubb and the entire House & Garden team.

A special thanks to Corinne for the incredible opportunity to be a part of Future Heritage at @designcentrech , and to @csm_madesign for two unforgettable years of learning and growth.

Portrait by - @sumanyuvasudeva

Humbled to have my ‘Takhat Armchair’ showcased as a part of TRANSITION, India Design ID’s special project curated by @mishabains , exploring the chair as more than just a seat—it’s a canvas for craft, culture, and change. Being surrounded by works of designers I’ve admired since stepping into this field, and those whose chairs now belong to friends, made this experience all the more special.

#IndiaDesignWeek #Transition #TakhatChair #DesignAsCulture #CraftInDesign #ContemporaryCraft #FurnitureAsArt #DesignForChange #HandmadeFutures #MaterialityMatters #FutureOfCraft #SlowDesign #ChairStories #textilemeetswood

Humbled to have my ‘Takhat Armchair’ showcased as a part of TRANSITION, India Design ID’s special project curated by @mishabains , exploring the chair as more than just a seat—it’s a canvas for craft, culture, and change. Being surrounded by works of designers I’ve admired since stepping into this field, and those whose chairs now belong to friends, made this experience all the more special.

#IndiaDesignWeek #Transition #TakhatChair #DesignAsCulture #CraftInDesign #ContemporaryCraft #FurnitureAsArt #DesignForChange #HandmadeFutures #MaterialityMatters #FutureOfCraft #SlowDesign #ChairStories #textilemeetswood

Humbled to have my ‘Takhat Armchair’ showcased as a part of TRANSITION, India Design ID’s special project curated by @mishabains , exploring the chair as more than just a seat—it’s a canvas for craft, culture, and change. Being surrounded by works of designers I’ve admired since stepping into this field, and those whose chairs now belong to friends, made this experience all the more special.

#IndiaDesignWeek #Transition #TakhatChair #DesignAsCulture #CraftInDesign #ContemporaryCraft #FurnitureAsArt #DesignForChange #HandmadeFutures #MaterialityMatters #FutureOfCraft #SlowDesign #ChairStories #TextileMeetsWood

Humbled to have my �‘Takhat Armchair’ showcased as a part of TRANSITION, India Design ID’s special project curated by @mishabains , exploring the chair as more than just a seat—it’s a canvas for craft, culture, and change. Being surrounded by works of designers I’ve admired since stepping into this field, and those whose chairs now belong to friends, made this experience all the more special.

#IndiaDesignWeek #Transition #TakhatChair #DesignAsCulture #CraftInDesign #ContemporaryCraft #FurnitureAsArt #DesignForChange #HandmadeFutures #MaterialityMatters #FutureOfCraft #SlowDesign #ChairStories #TextileMeetsWood

Müra and Birah, 2025.

These limited edition pieces were commissioned for @alaiiagujral for her curation Shifting Horizons at @indiaartfair

These works are now available at @thehouseofthings. You can check the link in my bio.

Photography by - @sumanyuvasudeva
Shot at - @studioingrey

Müra and Birah, 2025.

These limited edition pieces were commissioned for @alaiiagujral for her curation Shifting Horizons at @indiaartfair

These works are now available at @thehouseofthings. You can check the link in my bio.

Photography by - @sumanyuvasudeva
Shot at - @studioingrey

“The Chair is more than an object of utility; it is a testament to creativity, culture, and change. The exhibition, TRANSITION, explores the Chair as a mirror of the creator’s mind in the post-pandemic era—a time defined by increased consciousness in innovation and experimental forms of expression. Here, the Chair becomes a canvas for exploring the boundaries of aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship, and social responsibility in design. The exhibition prompts the viewer to reflect on the various internal and external influences that shape each piece.”

Words by - @mishabains

This special exhibition, ‘Transition’ opens up at India Design ID, 2025 at NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi and is a curation by Misha Bains.

Dates - 20-23 February
Time - 11am - 8pm

It will act as an atlas of 40 of the most noteworthy CHAIRS designed between 2020 and 2025, capturing the spirit of the zeitgeist and showcasing the deep relationship between India-based designers and their creations.

#IndiaDesignID #TransitionExhibition #DesignInnovation #FurnitureDesign #Craftsmanship #ExperimentalDesign #FutureOfDesign #ChairDesign #Handmade #ArtMeetsDesign #SustainableDesign #DesignExhibition #ContemporaryCraft #DesignForChange #artgallery #artcurator #curator #artcollector

“The Chair is more than an object of utility; it is a testament to creativity, culture, and change. The exhibition, TRANSITION, explores the Chair as a mirror of the creator’s mind in the post-pandemic era—a time defined by increased consciousness in innovation and experimental forms of expression. Here, the Chair becomes a canvas for exploring the boundaries of aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship, and social responsibility in design. The exhibition prompts the viewer to reflect on the various internal and external influences that shape each piece.”

Words by - @mishabains

This special exhibition, ‘Transition’ opens up at India Design ID, 2025 at NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi and is a curation by Misha Bains.

Dates - 20-23 February
Time - 11am - 8pm

It will act as an atlas of 40 of the most noteworthy CHAIRS designed between 2020 and 2025, capturing the spirit of the zeitgeist and showcasing the deep relationship between India-based designers and their creations.

#IndiaDesignID #TransitionExhibition #DesignInnovation #FurnitureDesign #Craftsmanship #ExperimentalDesign #FutureOfDesign #ChairDesign #Handmade #ArtMeetsDesign #SustainableDesign #DesignExhibition #ContemporaryCraft #DesignForChange #artgallery #artcurator #curator #artcollector

India Art Fair 2025

A heartfelt thank you to @alaiiagujral for curating such a beautifully conceived booth and for bringing this showcase to life. Grateful to @artdemic.india and @gujralfoundation for their support in making this possible.

It was a joy to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones—designers, collectors, and art lovers alike.

My pieces, Birah and Mura, featuring a limited-edition textile woven in Nagaland, are now available for purchase at The House of Things @thehouseofthings

You can find the link in my bio.

#indiaartfair #artcollector #artgallery #curator #artcurator #textile #craft #shiftinghorizons #galleryart #handmade

India Art Fair 2025

A heartfelt thank you to @alaiiagujral for curating such a beautifully conceived booth and for bringing this showcase to life. Grateful to @artdemic.india and @gujralfoundation for their support in making this possible.

It was a joy to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones—designers, collectors, and art lovers alike.

My pieces, Birah and Mura, featuring a limited-edition textile woven in Nagaland, are now available for purchase at The House of Things @thehouseofthings

You can find the link in my bio.

#indiaartfair #artcollector #artgallery #curator #artcurator #textile #craft #shiftinghorizons #galleryart #handmade

Less than a week to go for the India Art Fair, and I’m thrilled to present Birah and Müra in Shifting Horizons, curated by @alaiiagujral. These pieces will feature new fabrics handwoven by women weavers of Nagaland, brought to life by Heirloom Naga.

We kicked off the week with an intimate dinner hosted by Alaiia in Jor Bagh on 30th Jan—here’s a glimpse of it, and I am happy to say that there is so much more to come!

📍 Booth H03, Design Section

🗓️ 6–9 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM–6 PM

Less than a week to go for the India Art Fair, and I’m thrilled to present Birah and Müra in Shifting Horizons, curated by @alaiiagujral. These pieces will feature new fabrics handwoven by women weavers of Nagaland, brought to life by Heirloom Naga.

We kicked off the week with an intimate dinner hosted by Alaiia in Jor Bagh on 30th Jan—here’s a glimpse of it, and I am happy to say that there is so much more to come!

📍 Booth H03, Design Section

🗓️ 6–9 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM–6 PM

Ending the year with this video of assembling the Takhat Armchair—a moment that reflects the journey this year has been.

From starting with a graduation project to working on commissions, selling pieces, and exhibiting internationally, it’s been a year of a lot challenges and growth. Tight deadlines, heavy shipments, and learning the ropes of design, marketing, and business made it tough, but worth it.

Here’s to the joy, the hardships, and everything in between.

Shot by - @ritik_7___

#FurnitureDesign #Craftsmanship #interiordesign #DesignJourney #SustainableDesign #ContemporaryCraft #exhibition #DesignProcess #handcrafted #contemporaryart#crafts #designindia #nagaland #woodworking #wood #fridayfinds #homedecor #art

Ending the year with this video of assembling the Takhat Armchair—a moment that reflects the journey this year has been.

From starting with a graduation project to working on commissions, selling pieces, and exhibiting internationally, it’s been a year of a lot challenges and growth. Tight deadlines, heavy shipments, and learning the ropes of design, marketing, and business made it tough, but worth it.

Here’s to the joy, the hardships, and everything in between.

Shot by - @ritik_7___

#FurnitureDesign #Craftsmanship #interiordesign #DesignJourney #SustainableDesign #ContemporaryCraft #exhibition #DesignProcess #handcrafted #contemporaryart#crafts #designindia #nagaland #woodworking #wood #fridayfinds #homedecor #art

Last one from the series.

Birah in the woods

#design#interiordesign#furniture#furnituredesign#textiles#contemporary#designdetails#woodwork#csm#patterns#weaving#woventextiles#wood#craft #contemporarycraft #heritage #nagaland

Last one from the series.

Birah in the woods

#design#interiordesign#furniture#furnituredesign#textiles#contemporary#designdetails#woodwork#csm#patterns#weaving#woventextiles#wood#craft #contemporarycraft #heritage #nagaland

fun fact - the first time I got Müra to London was in a suitcase.

Would you like to see Müra in a new finish and textile?

#design#interiordesign#furniture#furnituredesign#textiles#contemporary#designdetails#woodwork#csm#patterns#weaving#woventextiles#wooden#aesthetic

fun fact - the first time I got Müra to London was in a suitcase.

Would you like to see Müra in a new finish and textile?

#design#interiordesign#furniture#furnituredesign#textiles#contemporary#designdetails#woodwork#csm#patterns#weaving#woventextiles#wooden#aesthetic

between natural and humane.

#interiordesign #furniture #contemporary #craft #crafts #weaving #gallery #contemporarycraft #nagaland

between natural and humane.

#interiordesign #furniture #contemporary #craft #crafts #weaving #gallery #contemporarycraft #nagaland

Future Heritage, 2024

Thank you @elliottceramics for this wonderful portrait.

Super happy to have shared the space with some of the most talented designers and makers, and deeply grateful to Corinne Julius—without whom none of this would have been possible.

@elliottceramics
@richardmcvetis
@borjamoronta
@nicholas.lees
@esna_su
@ane.c
@hannafastrich
@tessasilva
@mandy_c_martin_

Future Heritage, 2024

Thank you @elliottceramics for this wonderful portrait.

Super happy to have shared the space with some of the most talented designers and makers, and deeply grateful to Corinne Julius—without whom none of this would have been possible.

@elliottceramics
@richardmcvetis
@borjamoronta
@nicholas.lees
@esna_su
@ane.c
@hannafastrich
@tessasilva
@mandy_c_martin_

“What was your first memory of weaving?”

When I asked Chillo this question, she recalled her journey into loin loom weaving. Chillo, from the Chakesang tribe in Nagaland, has woven the textiles for our collection and works with Heirloom Naga. She weaves from her verandah, while caring for her children in the village. The woven textile emerged from our collaboration, rooted in her knowledge and intuition. It was crafted not just from the designs I provided but also shaped by her unique interpretation and skill.

Loin loom is traditionally reserved for women in Nagaland and perfectly exemplifies how we should preserve and recognise the importance of intergenerational transfer of craft knowledge in India. Chillo has honed her skills at @heirloom.naga where they have kept this traditional craft alive.

I wish I was there for the Hornbill festival right now to celebrate Nagaland and its beautiful culture ❤️

#nagaland #hornbill #weaving #loom #contemporary #craft #contemporarycraft #textiles #handwoven #furniture #interiordesign #artcollector #gallery #madeinindia #crafts #maker #collaboration

“What was your first memory of weaving?”

When I asked Chillo this question, she recalled her journey into loin loom weaving. Chillo, from the Chakesang tribe in Nagaland, has woven the textiles for our collection and works with Heirloom Naga. She weaves from her verandah, while caring for her children in the village. The woven textile emerged from our collaboration, rooted in her knowledge and intuition. It was crafted not just from the designs I provided but also shaped by her unique interpretation and skill.

Loin loom is traditionally reserved for women in Nagaland and perfectly exemplifies how we should preserve and recognise the importance of intergenerational transfer of craft knowledge in India. Chillo has honed her skills at @heirloom.naga where they have kept this traditional craft alive.

I wish I was there for the Hornbill festival right now to celebrate Nagaland and its beautiful culture ❤️

#nagaland #hornbill #weaving #loom #contemporary #craft #contemporarycraft #textiles #handwoven #furniture #interiordesign #artcollector #gallery #madeinindia #crafts #maker #collaboration

Takhat Armchair , 2024

In my practice I enjoy exploring unexpected volumes in wood. Building on my graduate work at Central Saint Martins, my latest pieces for the 10th iteration of Future Heritage were commissioned by curator Corinne Julius. These designs take on a bolder, more robust character, yet their generous forms are softened by gentle curves and thoughtful cuts that invite touch and interaction. Each piece is deeply rooted in its materiality, creating a quiet harmony between the user and the object.

The textiles are handwoven using the indigenous Loin Loom by Chillo from Nagaland.

Takhat Armchair , 2024

In my practice I enjoy exploring unexpected volumes in wood. Building on my graduate work at Central Saint Martins, my latest pieces for the 10th iteration of Future Heritage were commissioned by curator Corinne Julius. These designs take on a bolder, more robust character, yet their generous forms are softened by gentle curves and thoughtful cuts that invite touch and interaction. Each piece is deeply rooted in its materiality, creating a quiet harmony between the user and the object.

The textiles are handwoven using the indigenous Loin Loom by Chillo from Nagaland.

Last three days for Future Heritage @designcentrech .

The past two weeks have been wonderful talking to people about contemporary craft and design and the spaces in between.

Introducing Takhat, a four-seater bench from ‘The Alchemy of Our Fibres’ collection, created for the 10th edition of Future Heritage at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London.

The piece was handcrafted in India, with fabrics woven by women artisans from Nagaland on the loin loom.

The exhibition runs from -

23rd September to 11th October
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Come by and take a seat :)

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView
#WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10
#contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil
#contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign
#furnituredesign #delphianopencall

Last three days for Future Heritage @designcentrech .

The past two weeks have been wonderful talking to people about contemporary craft and design and the spaces in between.

Introducing Takhat, a four-seater bench from ‘The Alchemy of Our Fibres’ collection, created for the 10th edition of Future Heritage at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London.

The piece was handcrafted in India, with fabrics woven by women artisans from Nagaland on the loin loom.

The exhibition runs from -

23rd September to 11th October
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Come by and take a seat :)

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView
#WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10
#contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil
#contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign
#furnituredesign #delphianopencall

‘Taan Room Divider’ is part of Future Heritage curated by Corinne Julius. The piece was commissioned for the show and is on display from 7-11 October at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour @designcentrech

Show Timing -
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView
#WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10
#contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil
#contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign
#furnituredesign #madeinindia

‘Taan Room Divider’ is part of Future Heritage curated by Corinne Julius. The piece was commissioned for the show and is on display from 7-11 October at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour @designcentrech

Show Timing -
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView
#WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10
#contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil
#contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign
#furnituredesign #madeinindia

Introducing Takhat, a four-seater bench from ‘The Alchemy of Our Fibres’ collection, created for the 10th edition of Future Heritage at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London.

The piece was handcrafted in India, with fabrics woven by women artisans from Nagaland on the loin loom.

The exhibition runs from -

23rd September to 11th October
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Come by and take a seat :)

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView
#WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10
#contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil
#contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign
#furnituredesign

Introducing Takhat, a four-seater bench from ‘The Alchemy of Our Fibres’ collection, created for the 10th edition of Future Heritage at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London.

The piece was handcrafted in India, with fabrics woven by women artisans from Nagaland on the loin loom.

The exhibition runs from -

23rd September to 11th October
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Come by and take a seat :)

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView
#WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10
#contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil
#contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign
#furnituredesign

Introducing Takhat, a four-seater bench from ‘The Alchemy of Our Fibres’ collection, created for the 10th edition of Future Heritage at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London.

The piece was handcrafted in India, with fabrics woven by women artisans from Nagaland on the loin loom.

The exhibition runs from -

23rd September to 11th October
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Come by and take a seat :)

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView #WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10 #contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil #contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign #furnituredesign

Introducing Takhat, a four-seater bench from ‘The Alchemy of Our Fibres’ collection, created for the 10th edition of Future Heritage at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London.

The piece was handcrafted in India, with fabrics woven by women artisans from Nagaland on the loin loom.

The exhibition runs from -

23rd September to 11th October
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Come by and take a seat :)

#FOCUS24atDCCH #Focus24TheLongerView #WeBringItAllIntoFocus #FutureHeritage #FH10 #contemporarydesign #makers #craftscouncil #contemporarycraft #handwoven #textile #interiordesign #furnituredesign

To the ones who weave in their verandahs, the ones who go to work, and the ones who didn’t give up their craft even when if it didn’t put bread on their plates. Thank you for your resilience and for making the fabrics of our lives.

Happy National Handloom Day!

#weaving #textiles #naga #textileartistofinstagram #textileoftheday #handloom #design #designjourney #process #maker #makers #wood #nagaland #loom #loomweaving #india #furnishing #designer #decorative #designing #architect #upholstery #decor #handwoven #handicraft #textileart #artisan

To the ones who weave in their verandahs, the ones who go to work, and the ones who didn’t give up their craft even when if it didn’t put bread on their plates. Thank you for your resilience and for making the fabrics of our lives.

Happy National Handloom Day!

#weaving #textiles #naga #textileartistofinstagram #textileoftheday #handloom #design #designjourney #process #maker #makers #wood #nagaland #loom #loomweaving #india #furnishing #designer #decorative #designing #architect #upholstery #decor #handwoven #handicraft #textileart #artisan

Müra’s seat features upholstery in a cotton fabric, handwoven by Naga women artisans.The loin loom technique, traditionally passed down through generations, is culturally reserved for women in their society.

I recall being in the beautiful villages of Nagaland, observing women weave on their verandahs. The loom’s simple structure allows it to be easily set up in homes, enabling work even from remote villages.

The patterns are inspired by my experiences in contemporary Nagaland.

#furniture #weaving #csm #design #naga #wood #furnituredesign #textiledesign #textiles #handmade #handwoven #loom #regenerative #women #makersandmuseums #makersgonnamake #woodworker #india #handmadecrafts #craft #makeinindia #contemporary #contemporaryart #curator #interiordesign #homedecor #tribal

Müra’s seat features upholstery in a cotton fabric, handwoven by Naga women artisans.The loin loom technique, traditionally passed down through generations, is culturally reserved for women in their society.

I recall being in the beautiful villages of Nagaland, observing women weave on their verandahs. The loom’s simple structure allows it to be easily set up in homes, enabling work even from remote villages.

The patterns are inspired by my experiences in contemporary Nagaland.

#furniture #weaving #csm #design #naga #wood #furnituredesign #textiledesign #textiles #handmade #handwoven #loom #regenerative #women #makersandmuseums #makersgonnamake #woodworker #india #handmadecrafts #craft #makeinindia #contemporary #contemporaryart #curator #interiordesign #homedecor #tribal

Seated low, the collection emphasizes on the idea of horizontality and our connection with the land - a practice cherished across Asian cultures.

And yes yes, you can sit on the cantilever!

#homedecor #contemporaryfurniture #furnituredesign #interiordesign #interiors #crafts #craft #heritage #weaving #india #northeastindia #naga #wood #woodworker #handmade #handwoven

Seated low, the collection emphasizes on the idea of horizontality and our connection with the land - a practice cherished across Asian cultures.

And yes yes, you can sit on the cantilever!

#homedecor #contemporaryfurniture #furnituredesign #interiordesign #interiors #crafts #craft #heritage #weaving #india #northeastindia #naga #wood #woodworker #handmade #handwoven

A big thank you to everyone attended our graduation showcase last week and tried out my Birah bench. Your presence and support , especially from esteemed guests- @nadja.swarovski @jessylaw @danielleradojcin made this week even more special ❤️

#design #swarovski #furnituredesign #gratitude #artexhibition #emergingartist #emergingdesigner #homedecor #handmade #handcrafted #crafts #heritage #madeinindia #textiles #weaving #woven #loom #productdesign #details

A big thank you to everyone attended our graduation showcase last week and tried out my Birah bench. Your presence and support , especially from esteemed guests- @nadja.swarovski @jessylaw @danielleradojcin made this week even more special ❤️

#design #swarovski #furnituredesign #gratitude #artexhibition #emergingartist #emergingdesigner #homedecor #handmade #handcrafted #crafts #heritage #madeinindia #textiles #weaving #woven #loom #productdesign #details

they look great together, don’t they?

Thankyou to @csm_news @csm_madesign for our wonderful showcase last week! It has been quite a journey indeed. Looking forward to what comes next.

#furnituredesign #furniture #craft #heritage #contemporary #textiledesign #woven #weaving #nagaland #naga #interiordesign #homedecor #tribal #interiors

they look great together, don’t they?

Thankyou to @csm_news @csm_madesign for our wonderful showcase last week! It has been quite a journey indeed. Looking forward to what comes next.

#furnituredesign #furniture #craft #heritage #contemporary #textiledesign #woven #weaving #nagaland #naga #interiordesign #homedecor #tribal #interiors

At the heart of this collection, lies the Birah bench - which is inspired by the idea of fastening objects, something that I observed in Naga weaponry.

The bench is seated low and it emphasises on the idea of horizontality and the deep connection between people and the land.

Shot at - @studioingrey
📷 - @ritik_7___

#heritage #crafts #craft #furniture #textiledesign #weave #weaving #cane #homedecor #interiordesign #interior #raw #aesthetic

At the heart of this collection, lies the Birah bench - which is inspired by the idea of fastening objects, something that I observed in Naga weaponry.

The bench is seated low and it emphasises on the idea of horizontality and the deep connection between people and the land.

Shot at - @studioingrey
📷 - @ritik_7___

#heritage #crafts #craft #furniture #textiledesign #weave #weaving #cane #homedecor #interiordesign #interior #raw #aesthetic

Introducing Müra - the ottoman

Müra boasts a mustard upholstered seat and a curved body that exudes visual warmth.

#design #textiles #textiledesign #furniture #naga #nagaland #weaving #loom #csm #naturaldye #woodworking #wood

Introducing Müra - the ottoman

Müra boasts a mustard upholstered seat and a curved body that exudes visual warmth.

#design #textiles #textiledesign #furniture #naga #nagaland #weaving #loom #csm #naturaldye #woodworking #wood

Central Saint Martins shows are open now from 12-16 June, 2024. My collection “the alchemy of our fibres” will be on display and here is a snapshot of a juicy detail.

The collection responds to my conversations with the Naga community located in the hills of north-east India and captures their liminal identities located between nature and humanity.

Excited to meet some familiar and new faces and have lots of interesting conversations!

#textiles #weaving #weave #naturalfibers #cane #wood #carvings #design #heritage #crafts #craftcouncil #naga #nagaland

Central Saint Martins shows are open now from 12-16 June, 2024. My collection “the alchemy of our fibres” will be on display and here is a snapshot of a juicy detail.

The collection responds to my conversations with the Naga community located in the hills of north-east India and captures their liminal identities located between nature and humanity.

Excited to meet some familiar and new faces and have lots of interesting conversations!

#textiles #weaving #weave #naturalfibers #cane #wood #carvings #design #heritage #crafts #craftcouncil #naga #nagaland

the alchemy of loin loom weaving.

Working with this craft and Naga artisans has been a blessing. This beautiful tradition has been maintained by Naga women in every village and household throughout Nagaland. Despite Loin loom’s simplicity and the non-mechanical process presenting certain limitations, these can become opportunities when one embraces the loom. During my visit to Nagaland, I saw women weaving on their verandahs—a practice deeply embedded in their culture and traditionally reserved for women. In today’s modern world, how many such practices have you encountered that directly empower women to be their own sources of growth?

The motifs and colors in my textiles reflect an amalgamation of my experiences in the contemporary life of Nagaland, while still honoring the tradition. These textiles were woven at the Heirloom Naga center in Dimapur, Nagaland.

This video was beautiful shot by - @vilo.chophy

#weaving #nagaland #asmr #design #indiadesign #emergingartist #textiles #furniture #csm #madeinindia #interiordesign #handmade #process

the alchemy of loin loom weaving.

Working with this craft and Naga artisans has been a blessing. This beautiful tradition has been maintained by Naga women in every village and household throughout Nagaland. Despite Loin loom’s simplicity and the non-mechanical process presenting certain limitations, these can become opportunities when one embraces the loom. During my visit to Nagaland, I saw women weaving on their verandahs—a practice deeply embedded in their culture and traditionally reserved for women. In today’s modern world, how many such practices have you encountered that directly empower women to be their own sources of growth?

The motifs and colors in my textiles reflect an amalgamation of my experiences in the contemporary life of Nagaland, while still honoring the tradition. These textiles were woven at the Heirloom Naga center in Dimapur, Nagaland.

This video was beautiful shot by - @vilo.chophy

#weaving #nagaland #asmr #design #indiadesign #emergingartist #textiles #furniture #csm #madeinindia #interiordesign #handmade #process

Sharing some Sunday morning energy through snippets of my furniture making process—my firstborns 🤌

#furnituredesign #furniture #csm #design #designcollector #making #wood

Sharing some Sunday morning energy through snippets of my furniture making process—my firstborns 🤌

#furnituredesign #furniture #csm #design #designcollector #making #wood

Only one week to go!

Catch my collection, “The Alchemy of our Fibres,” at the Central Saint Martins Grad Show from 11-16 June, 2024.

Book your tickets now through the link in my bio.

📸 - @ritik_7___

#csm #csmnews #designer #decor #folklore #weaving #naga #centralsaintmartins #furnituredesign #textiles

Only one week to go!

Catch my collection, “The Alchemy of our Fibres,” at the Central Saint Martins Grad Show from 11-16 June, 2024.

Book your tickets now through the link in my bio.

📸 - @ritik_7___

#csm #csmnews #designer #decor #folklore #weaving #naga #centralsaintmartins #furnituredesign #textiles

The Nagas have a storied past, one that I explored through the lens of their liminal identities, positioned between nature and humanity. By reading books, journals, and monologues, as well as engaging in conversations with locals and my design friends, I connected the past with the present. I looked into the historical transformations Nagaland has undergone from the 19th century to today. Naga artifacts have often been viewed as objects of the ‘exotic,’ and through my work, I aim to advocate for shifting the ownership of these stories from external entities to internalizing them as potent sources of growth and resilience.

The accompanying images are:

1. Chingmak’s second wife with a face tattoo, wearing a necklace of large shells, Chang, Chingmei village, 1936.

2. A body cloth adorned with cowrie shells, Chingmei Village.

3. A house with carved mithan heads and house horns, where the Y posts indicate the owner has hosted many community feasts.

4. The plan of an Angami House, drawn by J.H. Hutton in his monologue.

5. Stone monoliths depicting a man and a woman in ceremonial dresses.

6-9. Present-day Nagaland, showcasing traces of this past in village homes, taken during my travels to Khonoma.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the people who helped me a lot in this journey - Jesmina Ma’am ( @heirloom.naga ) , @aku1068 , @licca_kiho , @inchan.n , @oh.woeman 🧡

#nagaland #khonoma #naga #resarchaeologicae #myth #ethnography #pittriversmuseum #britishmuseum

The Nagas have a storied past, one that I explored through the lens of their liminal identities, positioned between nature and humanity. By reading books, journals, and monologues, as well as engaging in conversations with locals and my design friends, I connected the past with the present. I looked into the historical transformations Nagaland has undergone from the 19th century to today. Naga artifacts have often been viewed as objects of the ‘exotic,’ and through my work, I aim to advocate for shifting the ownership of these stories from external entities to internalizing them as potent sources of growth and resilience.

The accompanying images are:

1. Chingmak’s second wife with a face tattoo, wearing a necklace of large shells, Chang, Chingmei village, 1936.

2. A body cloth adorned with cowrie shells, Chingmei Village.

3. A house with carved mithan heads and house horns, where the Y posts indicate the owner has hosted many community feasts.

4. The plan of an Angami House, drawn by J.H. Hutton in his monologue.

5. Stone monoliths depicting a man and a woman in ceremonial dresses.

6-9. Present-day Nagaland, showcasing traces of this past in village homes, taken during my travels to Khonoma.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the people who helped me a lot in this journey - Jesmina Ma’am ( @heirloom.naga ) , @aku1068 , @licca_kiho , @inchan.n , @oh.woeman 🧡

#nagaland #khonoma #naga #resarchaeologicae #myth #ethnography #pittriversmuseum #britishmuseum

layering with naturally dyed bamboo and yarn.

Last summer, I spent a month in Nagaland working with Lipila, a master weaver from @heirloom.naga, to develop these textile samples. I incorporated a variety of fibers such as corna grass, bamboo, and cane to create fabrics that spoke texture, volume and tactility.

The loin loom, one of the oldest and simplest weaving devices, is indigenous to the hills of Nagaland. Weaving in Nagaland is a living tradition, passed down from mother to daughter, intertwining culture with every thread. My upcoming collection is an ode to this craft.

Loin loom is one of the oldest and simplest devices used in weaving cloth and is native to the hills of Nagaland. Weaving in Nagaland is a living tradition - passed down from mother to daughter, stitching the fabric of culture with every thread.

layering with naturally dyed bamboo and yarn.

Last summer, I spent a month in Nagaland working with Lipila, a master weaver from @heirloom.naga, to develop these textile samples. I incorporated a variety of fibers such as corna grass, bamboo, and cane to create fabrics that spoke texture, volume and tactility.

The loin loom, one of the oldest and simplest weaving devices, is indigenous to the hills of Nagaland. Weaving in Nagaland is a living tradition, passed down from mother to daughter, intertwining culture with every thread. My upcoming collection is an ode to this craft.

Loin loom is one of the oldest and simplest devices used in weaving cloth and is native to the hills of Nagaland. Weaving in Nagaland is a living tradition - passed down from mother to daughter, stitching the fabric of culture with every thread.

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@shivangivasudeva_

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