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Alankrit, meaning “to adorn,” is a floor lamp shaped by the ornamentation of Indian lacquer craft and marks my first furniture project. Indian lacquerware, one of India’s oldest crafts, dates back over 400 years and is first mentioned in Abul Fazal’s Aaine Akbari (1590 AD). Lac work is still practiced in the village of Nirona in Kutch, though by only a few artisans today. We learned the art of lacquer woodcraft from Popatbhai, one of its remaining practitioners, who guided us through the process. Inspired by this heritage, Alankrit blends traditional craft with modern aesthetics.
Crafted in Babool wood, its black-and-white palette quietly contrasts the craft’s usual vibrancy, offering a thoughtful way for the tradition to continue forward.
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#furniture #design #craft #lighting #handcrafted
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Alankrit, meaning “to adorn,” is a floor lamp shaped by the ornamentation of Indian lacquer craft and marks my first furniture project. Indian lacquerware, one of India’s oldest crafts, dates back over 400 years and is first mentioned in Abul Fazal’s Aaine Akbari (1590 AD). Lac work is still practiced in the village of Nirona in Kutch, though by only a few artisans today. We learned the art of lacquer woodcraft from Popatbhai, one of its remaining practitioners, who guided us through the process. Inspired by this heritage, Alankrit blends traditional craft with modern aesthetics.
Crafted in Babool wood, its black-and-white palette quietly contrasts the craft’s usual vibrancy, offering a thoughtful way for the tradition to continue forward.
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#furniture #design #craft #lighting #handcrafted
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