Materials & Craft
Our work is based on leather
and natural fibres.
We work with a limited number of materials and develop each slowly. Every material has its own logic, its own demands, and its own rewards.
Raffia is one of the most expressive natural fibres in our atelier. Drawn from the fronds of the raffia palm, it offers a rare equilibrium of softness, flexibility, and tensile strength. Its appeal lies in its unmistakable texture: lightweight, highly tactile, and inherently organic.
Raffia rewards patience — it cannot be forced. Our artisans possess an innate understanding of tension, layering, and moisture behaviour, shaping the material without compromising its integrity.
Jute is globally valued for its robustness, breathability, and exceptionally low-input agricultural footprint. In product design, jute brings absolute honesty. It does not masquerade — it looks, feels, and performs like a fibre born directly from the earth.
Jute may appear rustic, but working it into a luxury product demands absolute control. It requires a master's hand to handle fraying, shaping, edging, and reinforcement cleanly.
Leather remains one of the most enduring materials in the luxury sector precisely because it improves with use. It develops a rich patina, softens intuitively, and records the passage of time in a way synthetic substitutes simply cannot.
Leatherwork is a discipline of microscopic precision. Cutting, skiving, edge-painting, and stitching all dictate how a piece will wear over decades.
Cane is celebrated for its weightlessness, resilience, and distinctively airy woven character. In premium homewares and accessories, cane introduces an open, textural elegance without visual bulk.
Cane weaving is an ancient rhythm. The artisan must instinctively manage spacing, tension, and moisture response to ensure the woven surface remains taut and stable over time.
Rattan is a climbing palm revered by designers for its remarkable structural integrity and low visual weight. In premium product development, rattan seamlessly merges architectural clarity with natural warmth.
Rattan demands a rare synthesis of force and finesse. The maker must know precisely how far the core can be bent, where structural support is required, and how to finish the surface without stripping its organic charm.
Kauna grass is one of India's most distinctive yet understated natural materials. Native to the wetlands of Manipur, it is historically intertwined with the Meitei craft tradition. It is highly prized in contemporary design for its extreme lightness, impeccable weave structure, and calm minimalist surface.
Kauna craftsmanship is a vital livelihood predominantly led by skilled women weavers. The seemingly effortless simplicity of a Kauna piece is the direct result of practised, rhythmic repetition honed over a lifetime.
Used extensively across South Asian utilitarian and decorative arts, palm leaf is a naturally expressive medium. Depending on the design intent, it can be folded, stitched, layered, or woven into objects that feel simultaneously grounded and highly sculptural.
Working with palm leaf is a masterclass in material limits. The artisan must intuitively judge the leaf's readiness, tension threshold, and shaping capacity. They are not merely decorating the material — they are collaborating with it.
