AnanTaya and AKFD were founded by Ayush Kasliwal, an NID alumnus, and wife Architect, Geetanjali Kasliwal with a focus on furniture, lighting, accessories and product design. The interdisciplinary, award-winning design studio and enterprise is committed to the development of ideas using traditional crafts. Their products are blend India’s past and present and are brought to life through meaningful collaborations between ​awarded ​designers and skilled artisans. AnanTaya operates in the overlapping areas of craft and culture with a wide array of products from homeware to garments. AKFD specializes in contemporary design and furniture, collaborating with architects and specifiers to develop bespoke furniture, lighting and installations.