{"id":342848,"date":"2024-10-21T14:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=342848"},"modified":"2024-10-21T14:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T18:00:20","slug":"in-mumbai-indias-design-scene-blossoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/in-mumbai-indias-design-scene-blossoms\/","title":{"rendered":"In Mumbai, India\u2019s Design Scene Blossoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world\u2019s most prominent brands\u2014and exciting emerging designers\u2014converge this fall for the inaugural Design Mumbai fair, writes Aditi Sharma<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Morii Design works in a home interior. Photograph: Umang Shah<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Mumbai is home to some of the best furniture, lighting and decor brands in India, and this year the city welcomes its first major design fair, cementing its place as the country\u2019s design capital. The four-day <\/span>Design Mumbai<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>taking place November 6-9, hosts dozens of local and global brands. The show, as touted by co-founders Piyush Suri, Ian Rudge and Michael Dynan, will reflect India\u2019s growing prominence on the global design map. \u201c<\/span>More design schools are training skilled professionals, and collaborations between Indian and international firms are bringing forth new ideas, making Mumbai a vibrant and dynamic design destination<\/span>,\u201d says Suri.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most sought-after international names in design will be present at the fair\u2014including &Tradition and Poltrona Frau\u2014but there will also be many Indian studios and designers on show. Here\u2019s a spotlight on three local talents at Design Mumbai that are changing the landscape of design in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A Morii Design artisan at work<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Morii Design<\/b><\/p>\n

Indian crafts are at the forefront of this Gandhinagar-based fabrics studio: its hand-embroidered textiles highlight traditional techniques expressed in contemporary designs. Made using locally sourced raw materials, the fabrics are carefully transformed into stunning wall art for the home. The studio works with embroidery communities in villages around the country. \u201cWe collaborate with craftspeople and have been training them to produce their best work,\u201d says Morii founder Brinda Dudhat. The resultant intricate, sustainable textiles depict abstract, organic patterns in a range of gentle and bold hues.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Furniture by Objectry. Photograph: Hansraj Dochaniya<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Objectry<\/b><\/p>\n

Simple objects can be timeless and appealing\u2014this is the philosophy of Objectry, a Delhi-based studio founded by designer Aanchal Goel. Its products, from chairs and tables to clocks and lamps, attempt to bring elegance to everyday things. Although each piece is handmade\u2014using materials such as wood, ceramic and cane\u2014there is no roughness or irregularity: all products display clean lines and crisp edges. \u201cOur design ethos is a harmonious blend of contradictions and nostalgia, deeply rooted in the richness of Indian heritage,\u201d says Goel. \u201cOur journey began with a love for materials and a drive for exploration, resulting in products that bring a unique aesthetic into homes. When people visit us, we want them to take back an experience of discovery and joy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Wicker Story founder Priyanka Narula<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Wicker Story<\/b><\/p>\n

Started by Priyanka Narula, the principal partner at Hyderabad-based architecture and design practice Prelab, The Wicker Story was conceived as a project of harnessing sustainable materials into high-concept wicker designs, produced using digital processes. The first piece launched was Imli Bench, a cocoon-like form made with rattan. Over time, Narula has continued to explore the versatility of rattan\u2014a lightweight and flexible material that can be manipulated into many forms\u2014and wicker as a weaving tool, to create furniture and decorative sculpture in complex, curved forms. By merging craft and parametric design, the studio balances the creativity of the past and the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The world\u2019s most prominent brands\u2014and exciting emerging designers\u2014converge this fall for the inaugural Design Mumbai fair, writes Aditi Sharma Morii Design works in a home interior. Photograph: Umang Shah Mumbai is home to some of the best furniture, lighting and decor brands in India, and this year the city welcomes its first major design fair, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":342853,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1393,1403],"tags":[1450],"class_list":["post-342848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-and-culture","category-market-insights","tag-india"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rbO","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":344399,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/these-luxury-living-hotspots-are-all-experiencing-a-renaissance\/","url_meta":{"origin":342848,"position":0},"title":"These Luxury Living Hotspots Are All Experiencing a Renaissance","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"August 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"From Saudi Arabia to San Francisco, a variety of locales around the globe are proving centers for high-end lifestyles Park City, Utah | Summit Sotheby\u2019s International Realty The shift toward \u201cexperiential luxury\u201d is an evolving consumer trait that has also become prominent in real estate, particularly at premium price points.\u00a0\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Art and Culture"","block_context":{"text":"Art and Culture","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/art-and-culture\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Header.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Header.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Header.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Header.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Header.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Header.jpeg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":342779,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/the-fate-of-real-estate-in-an-election-year\/","url_meta":{"origin":342848,"position":1},"title":"The Fate of Real Estate in an Election Year","author":"SIR Admin","date":"October 7, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"More than half of the world\u2019s population go to the polls in national elections this year. 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