{"id":10393,"date":"2025-11-28T09:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rutha.org\/?p=10393"},"modified":"2025-11-28T12:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:21:44","slug":"seven-highlights-from-indian-brands-at-design-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rutha.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/28\/seven-highlights-from-indian-brands-at-design-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven highlights from Indian brands at Design Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Contemporary design fair Design Mumbai<\/a>‘s second edition is currently taking place. Here, we highlight the furniture<\/a> and installations by Indian brands not to miss.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Phantom Hands <\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian brand Phantom Hands<\/a> collaborated with American Hardwood Export Council<\/a> to display a collection of\u00a0furniture designed by the late Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa<\/a>. The pieces included several pieces developed by the architect’s practice for buildings designed between the mid-1960s and mid-1990s.<\/p>\n

At Design Mumbai, the pieces were displayed in a timber pavilion supported on Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-like columns, which created a calm space away from the bustle of the main show.<\/p>\n

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Twice Upon a Time by Industrial Playground\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Standing out as a clear departure from the majority of natural materials on display at Design Mumbai, Twice Upon a Time is a hand-painted, fibreglass sofa that has the appearance of a large sweet.<\/p>\n

“Unlike most Indian furniture that’s rooted in traditional craft, Twice Upon a Time explores a modern design language,” Industrial Playground<\/a> Ajay Shah told Dezeen.<\/p>\n

“It differs from much of what’s on show at Design Mumbai, especially in its use of materials not commonly associated with Indian design, along with bold colours, graphics, and a clean, contemporary form.”<\/p>\n

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Court of Carpets\u00a0by Jaipur Rugs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set just outside the main hall, Indian rug manufacturer Jaipur Rugs<\/a> created a tennis court from a selection of its artisan-led\u00a0rugs.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the installation, named Court of Carpets, were allowed to play as long as they removed their shoes.<\/p>\n

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Kaman Armchair by Beso<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part of the Object Edit showcase curated by Kamna Malik<\/a>, this Indian mahogany armchair was created by Indian furniture brand Beso<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“When we were putting this together, I think the whole idea was to select brands and products that each has a story of its own, either a material story or a form story or both sometimes,” Malik told Dezeen.<\/p>\n

“Designed Mumbai wanted us to highlight good, authentic, original product designs.”<\/p>\n

Malik selected the Bauhaus-informed Kaman Armchair for the showcase for both its clear identity and comfort.<\/p>\n

“It looks like a supremely uncomfortable statement chair, but actually it’s very, very comfortable,” said Malik. “It’s structured, it’s masculine \u2013 a clear piece of design, but with comfort.”<\/p>\n

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Plume Sofa by Scarlet Splender<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another piece featured by Malik at Object Edit was the distinctive suede leather sofa\u00a0<\/strong>by Kolkata-based Scarlet Splender<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“This brand is known for its very whimsical products \u2013 for them, whimsy is a brand focus,” explained Malik.<\/p>\n

“\u2029Every product of theirs has a pop, it’s something you can put into a neutral area and it becomes a conversation starter.”<\/p>\n

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Srivan by Studio Saar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Architecture practice Studio Saar<\/a>, which was named emerging architect of the year at the 2024 Dezeen Awards<\/a>, created a colourful update to its lily-like pavilion that featured at last year’s edition of Design Mumbai.<\/p>\n

Called Srivan, the umbrella-like structures sheltered a pair of outdoor spaces alongside the main venue.<\/p>\n

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Tad Ekam by Sarvata<\/strong><\/p>\n

The debut collection from Sarvata<\/a>, which was established by recent graduates Iteesha Agrawal, Ishita Srivastava and Tejaswi Pathak,\u00a0Tad Ekam is a collection of hardwood furniture informed by an ancient Indian hymn.<\/p>\n

On display, the Aikyam Arm Chair has a structure made out of tubular timber forms.<\/a><\/p>\n

The photography is by Tom Ravenscroft.<\/em><\/p>\n

Design Mumbai 2025<\/a> takes place from 26 to 29 November in Mumbai. See our Dezeen Events Guide<\/a>\u00a0for information about other exhibitions, installations and talks taking place throughout the world.<\/em><\/p>\n

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