In this issue

In this issue: Akila Seshasayee, Hormazd Narielwalla, Vipin Bakiwala, Priyanka Sachdev, Shweta Mansingka, Leena Kejriwal, Shuchita Sancheti, In Memoriam

Turning Old Tailoring Patterns Into Works Of Fine Art

Hormazd Narielwalla saves old tailoring patterns from being trashed by turning them into works of fine art

5 mins

A Yen For Spinning Yarns

As fascinated by typography as she is by textile design, Akila Seshasayee manages to keep both her passions alive through two different professional ventures. While Designosis relies on her graphic design background, Toile Indienne transfers to fabric her love for stories!

9 mins

Healing Spaces

Principal Architect at his eponymous design studio, Vipin Bakiwala believes in creating ‘soul shelters’ for his clients

7 mins

Print Medium

Being able to create enduring stories for fabric is what drives illustrator and visual artist Priyanka Sachdev to pick up her pen

7 mins

Getting To Heart Of It

Ceramic artist Shweta Mansingka’s creative journey involves tapping into her inner consciousness

4 mins

Limitless Possibilities

Shuchita Sancheti’s home décor brand vVyom offers a striking range of products that find their origins in her hand painted artworks

3 mins

Helena Perheentupa (1929- 2019)

Ashoke Chatterjee’s tribute to a deeply loved and respected friend of Indian design. Ashoke served as Executive Director, Senior Faculty, Distinguished Fellow and Professor of Communication and Management at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad.

2 mins

Haku Shah (1934 - 2019)

Laila Tyabji's heartfelt tribute...as it appeared on Facebook. Laila is an Indian social worker, designer, writer, and craft activist. She is one of the founders of Dastkar, a Delhi-based non governmental organization, working for the revival of traditional crafts in India.

2 mins

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