Of beautiful fabrics…
and Pinal Maniar, Saffron Hue brings a fresh new perspective to the traditional textiles and techniques of India by using them for baby bedding and accessories. Saffron Hue’s products reflect the changing times and
are an amalgamation of skilled craftsmanship, tradition and modern design
sensibilities.
Ruchi is a corporate-refugee-turned-entrepreneur holds an undergraduate degree
in Finance from University of Houston and has more than seven years of
extensive experience in both finance and marketing.
Pinal has an advanced diploma in Textile Design from the prestigious National
Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Backed with a sound design studio experience
she has been working as an independent textile and surface designer and
consultant since 2003 exploring different avenues and techniques in the field of
home furnishings, handicrafts and quilting.
is a cozy little children’s store in Chennai conceptualized and run by Priyanka Raghunath and Harini Lakshminarayan. Harini and Priyanka collaborate with
independent artists and designers, who specialize in sustainable alternatives
for families with children between the age of 0 & 5. Their store houses a
mixed bag of products that range from clothing to room decor, bed linens,
accessories and the likes. Since a majority of these designers are parents
themselves, they’re inspired to make their products as eco-friendly, organic
and fair-trade as possible. They also take great pride in their book section
that is painstakingly put together by researching children’s authors,
illustrators and independent publishers, whose creativity amazes and inspires them,
everyday.
Priyanka Raghunath is an Architect by
profession. She, admittedly, draws her inspiration from Bijoy Jain, Kevin Mark
and Geoffrey Bawa amongst other architectural greats. Professionally and
personally, she likes things simple and has a green thumb that is some thing of
a legend! Harini Lakshminarayan comes from an Advertising & Film
background. Is a BIG design, graphic novel and indie cinema buff and can,
predictably, be found indulging in one of the aforementioned pursuits when not
at Pappadum.
of Ichcha, a wish to encourage conscious living, was conjured in 2010 by sisters
Ruchika, Rachna and Monika. Leaving their corporate careers, the three
launched into the off beaten path of India, striving to forge friendships with
the people closer to the land.
Ichcha, as a result, is a combination of aspirations to explore and the idea of sustainable
living. The three founders aspire to work with good people, aspire to encourage
the traditions of the land, aspire to do justice to earth and it’s
offerings. Their products are a direct offspring of their design values, merged
with the hands who know the bends of each thread, the fold of each fabric, the
color of each flower. Ichcha works to continue the age old tradition of block
printing with natural dye, and also working with inspirational women whose
hands know the importance of each stitch that contributes to the beauty of a
whole design.
[Connect: Ichcha, Ichcha on facebook]
4 Comments
shivanjali
thank u sooo much for inspiring pics, can u also do a post on meditation rooms, sacred rooms at home?
ichcha
Thank you for featuring us and spreading conscious living !
ichcha
Thank you so much for featuring ICHCHA and spreading conscious living!
Tracy
Thank You SO much! I just placed an order with Saffron Hue! xx