Ritu Sethi
Dr Ritu Sethi is the founder-trustee of Craft Revival Trust, India, director of the League of Artisans, UK, editor of the Global InCH Journal of Living Heritage, and oversees Asia InCH Encyclopaedia on the heritage arts, textiles, and crafts of India and the wider South Asian region. Sethi’s research interests lie in examining the cultural […]
Palinda Kannangara
Established by Palinda Kannangara, Palinda Kannangara Architects is known for its experiential architecture, which hinges on simplicity and connection with the natural environment. With a background in mathematics and architecture, Kannangara was trained as a student under Sri Lankan modernist architect Anura Rantavibhushana. Kannangara established his independent practice in 2005. The firm’s work has been […]
Tim Curtis
In 2023, Tim Curtis became the Director and representative of the UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Secretary of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage, managing the statutory and operational aspects of UNESCO’s […]
José Lévy
José Lévy is a Parisian artist, multidisciplinary designer, and traveller who uses craft and whimsical poetry to navigate the intersections of fashion, decorative arts, design, and museum installations. José Lévy weaves links between his creations and their beneficiaries, providing singular and intimate objects. Lévy infuses his work with a unique sense of rigour and imagination. […]
Anica Mann
Anica Mann is an archaeologist and curator based in Delhi, with an MPhil in Indology from the University of Oxford and a MEXT Scholarship from Kyoto University. She began her academic training in Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies while earning an MA in History of Art and Archaeology, which led her […]
Akshat Bhatt
Akshat Bhatt is the principal architect at Architecture Discipline, a practice founded in 2007. His studio aspires to create environments that foster happiness and a sense of optimism for the future. Having studied at the TVB School of Habitat Studies and the University of East London, Bhatt’s work follows a context-driven, rational approach to ideation, […]
Shalini Misra
Shalini Misra, an internationally acclaimed interior designer, architect, and property developer, has shaped exceptional spaces for over two decades. Her design studio, with offices in London, Milan, New York, Delhi, and Dubai, is dedicated to creating elegant, timeless, and finely crafted interiors. Often collaborating with artists and galleries to curate bespoke collections, in 2022, Shalini […]
Shonan Purie Trehan
Shonan Purie Trehan is the founder and principal architect at Language.Architecture.Body. (LAB), a Mumbai-based design studio established in 2010. Purie Trehan focuses on constructing relationships between personal narratives, social environments, and habitation requirements. LAB has completed over 57 projects across India, North America, and Africa. Their projects range from planning home-grown brands like Nicobar, Anita […]
Jesmina Zeliang
Jesmina Zeliang has operated in the crafts sector since 1993. She has been instrumental in pioneering the contemporary language of Naga Textiles. Her handloom brand, Heirloom Naga, has sought worldwide attention for ‘loin-loom weaving’, a process unique to Indigenous communities in India’s Northeast. She has persistently worked towards women’s empowerment by bringing them doorstep employment. […]
Kevin Hui
Kevin Hui, architectural educator and content creator, is one-half of the renowned ‘Archimarathon’ duo. Over the past two decades, Kevin’s career has focused on communicating the importance of good architectural design. Kevin shares his vast knowledge and deep passion for design, from teaching at Australian universities and establishing an independent student mentorship program to curating […]
Puran Kumar
Puran Kumar believes in creating spaces that evoke a strong sense of place and identity. With a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of the processes involved, and a commitment to sustainability, Kumar has created spaces that are functional, practical, and full of character. His studio reflects his dedication to incorporating creativity and character […]
Sebastian Herkner
Sebastian Herkner is a prominent German designer who founded his eponymous design studio, focusing on product and collectible design, in 2006. After studying product design at the HfG Offenbach University of Art and Design, Herkner worked for Stella McCartney in London, UK, developing his understanding of materials, colours, and textures. He went on to design […]
