Reviving the India Design Story
GoodHomes|August 2020
Reinventing and celebrating the glory of craft and its makers in India
SEEMA SREEDHARAN
Reviving the India Design Story

The ‘go vocal for local’ chant has seen a sudden resurgence. We say resurgence because we always were aware of the wealth of craft that we have inherited. But there were only a handful who actually made this their doctrine. For some reason, the pandemic has shifted our attention back to the wealth of Indian crafts and traditional artforms. Indian designers, brands and organisations have taken the onus to reimagine and retell the India design story. We are here to share their inspiring stories.

Collective Craft

Sibanand Bhol’s Collective Craft is a haven for artisans in Odisha. The co-working space, as Sibanand prefers to call it, engages them with contemporary projects and treats them with the dignity they deserve. “I always wanted to bring traditional artisans practicing different crafts together in a coworking studio where they could share and learn from artists, designers and architects,” says Sibanand. He spent several years in Odisha, travelling, working and living in many remote areas. “A small group of these artisans encouraged me to set up a coworking studio which could help them work and find buyers. And Collective Craft was born in a little abandoned cowshed in a little village in Odisha.”

I BELIEVE THE INCLUSION OF TRADITIONAL CRAFTS IN CONTEMPORARY DESIGN IS A LONG AND ARDUOUS JOURNEY.

— Sibanand Bhol, Founder and Design Head, Collective Crafts

Commitment to Kashmir

Esta historia es de la edición August 2020 de GoodHomes.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición August 2020 de GoodHomes.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE GOODHOMESVer todo
Nature is calling
GoodHomes India

Nature is calling

Anuja Marudgan transcends the mundane with the design of this residence in Pune

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
Around the curves
GoodHomes India

Around the curves

Infusing timeless allure with contemporary opulence, Deepak Gugarii of Studio VDGA transforms a four-bedroom home into a soothing haven

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
Whispers of Quietude
GoodHomes India

Whispers of Quietude

This home in Thane by Sparc Design is rooted in restraint and simplicity featuring interplay of natural materials, earthy hues and playful forms

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
A REAL PAGE-TURNER
GoodHomes India

A REAL PAGE-TURNER

With a focus on the family's voracious love for reading, Concepto Studio designs this villa in Bengaluru with cosy and stylish nooks that any bookworm would love to curl up in

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
From vision to reality...
GoodHomes India

From vision to reality...

For the design of this home in Sarjapura, Bengaluru, Studio Mass Architecture creates a bright, airy space that echoes with muted luxury

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
THE ESSENCE OF LUXURY
GoodHomes India

THE ESSENCE OF LUXURY

Varun Goyal champions a minimalist design language to ensure the sea view is the main highlight of this home in Colaba, Mumba

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
Heritage Haven
GoodHomes India

Heritage Haven

Studio Ipsa designs this home with a melange of patterns, textures and bright tones, stitched with locally-sourced materials

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
100 DAYS OF SUMMER
GoodHomes India

100 DAYS OF SUMMER

Swap those winter blues for sunny hues and join us as we dive into the coolest tips and tricks to transform your home into a chilled summer sanctuary

time-read
2 minutos  |
April - May 2024
Echoes of Tradition
GoodHomes India

Echoes of Tradition

Manish Kumat revives indigenous craftsmanship and artisanal techniques through the design of this home

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024
Inspired by the unexpected
GoodHomes India

Inspired by the unexpected

An eclectic fusion of colour, texture and material forms the unusual foundation for this stylish Mumbai home

time-read
1 min  |
April - May 2024