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<h3><strong>CRAFTED WITH CARE</strong><p>A designer that has grabbed everyone&rsquo;s eyeballs is Shailesh Rajput, whose eponymous studio creates such imaginative pieces that you can&rsquo;t help but take notice. Rajput is craft driven, who infuses soul into his pieces. Take for instance the Yog Surya Namaskar wall clock that features handcrafted hard clay figurines in the 12 yoga asanas. His designs borrow from the old and mould it for contemporary spaces.</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-4-x675.jpg?gqR09PXW_trH0ly5oWY4H4OSNqbwXw.I?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Seepi is the first from the Jal series that explores life below water.</div>
</div><p><b>PRICE </b>Rs 25,000 per piece (Arma-ter); Rs 22,000 (Seepi)</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-5-x675.jpg?auoVwMC77HEhVWy2cftTQv8FhYPxpD6f?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Shailesh Rajput</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR CORNERS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;With the festive season around the corner I would recommend investing in a sculpture-like wall light with character of its own, placed at the eye level to make the interaction easy. Light has a far-reaching impact on your mood and emotions. So, putting the light on the right canvas is equally important to get the correct emotion,&rdquo; says Rajput.</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-2-x675.jpg?BcleVjYKHfxILh6pNbBpYl3hN4_ska32?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">The latest offering from the studio is the Fluted series, an extension of the Fold series</div>
</div><h3><strong>FRILLS AND THRILLS</strong></h3><p>Avni Sejpal dons many hats (she is an architect as well as a product and environmental designer), however, her favourite hat happens to be making brilliant, illuminating devices under the label Studio Avni. She creates these pieces for public spaces, corporates, exhibitions, as well as private homes.</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-3-x675.jpg?N9LRvwiyanikkcwdXlQECDK2qRowItPF?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Avni Sejpal</div>
</div><p>The latest offering from the studio is the Fluted series (above and right), an extension of the Fold series. The collection focuses on surface manipulation and tactile spatial interventions in metal. It borrows from the studio&rsquo;s extensive textile experimentations and transfers them to metal, to achieve a fluted effect.</p><p><b>PRICE on request</b></p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-1-x675.jpg?qifd58s8EWvLMh7DCe5LdWnsH93Uof88?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
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</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR DINING ROOMS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;Recessed or track lighting help focus on any artworks on the wall or you can use wall sconces. A table lamp on the dining console or a floor lamp adds mood lighting. During festivities, layer the dining area with fairy lights in a bowl and festive diyas. A dimmer will reduce glare and create a warm glow. Use lights above the dining table to demarcate the space either by using a large pendant light or multiple small pendants in odd numbers. Lastly, use statement chandeliers to scale with the table,&rdquo; says Sejpal.</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-5-x675.jpg?rVwjz.aElcUjbW0A3jUwr0VNwgIzvoXX?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Coated with high glass powder coating, electrophoretic lacquer, and plating to make them rust and dust free. A good example is the Mallawi wall lamp</div>
</div><h3><strong>WORLD OF STYLE</strong></h3><p>Nikita Bansal has been designing lights for the past 15 years, when she met Gaurav Jain from Basant (a global design export house), who wanted to start a new vertical Orange Tree in 2014 she was happy to head the lighting design. The result, all the designs are global, created for contemporary homes with a craft-driven base.</p><p>Get This Her designs are coated with high glass powder coating, electrophoretic lacquer, and plating to make them rust and dust free. A good example is the Mallawi wall lamp. <b>PRICE </b>Rs 4,199 wall lamp</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-6-x675.jpg?ZgLGD1QZm.0Pp6_f8k4ZjrdB3qTOF_2U?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Nikita Bansal</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR THE BATH</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;Use a pair of sconces mounted at eye level on either side of the mirror to provide shadowless illumination. Avoid adding a light above the mirror this includes recessed lighting in the ceiling. Pendant lights can also be used in a bathroom if they&rsquo;re not too close to water sources. Candles offer wonderful sparkle and set a distinctly relaxing, romantic tone. Play with ambient light whether natural or from ceiling fixtures,&rdquo; says Bansal.</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-1-x675.jpg?Ah1bjlikz_vgXtEiTVXv7ijqQIfqxB9I?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">A piece from The Goa Collection</div>
</div><h3><strong>LIVE, LOVE, LIGHT</strong></h3><p>One of the best-known designer lighting brands is Klove Studio, the brainchild of Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth. They have consistently been creating exquisite lighting devices. Their pieces blur the lines between form, function, and fantasy.</p><p>Get This Featured here is a piece from The Goa Collection (above). The new range is inspired by the exotic fruits, animals and foliage of the tropical paradises of the world. It is also a tribute to the wonders and mysteries of the iconic 1970s era of Goa, once a place of salvation for hippies around the world. Crafted from handblown glass the sculptural pieces can&rsquo;t help but stand out. <b>PRICE on request</b></p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-2-x675.jpg?NB9MyaCQ6oojFs7XiSevbQdpGpzLpznn?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR LIVING ROOMS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;Keep it warm and cheerful,&rdquo; says Seth. Adds Jain, &ldquo;Layering the space with votives and candle stands always adds to the ambience.&rdquo;</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-3-x675.jpg?AvnnX4NtFNeUhTUN8hKxzZPOh1Lb7WnB?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Vineyard Bloom pendant lamps, inspired by wildflowers and crafted from handmade paper</div>
</div><h3><strong>STILL LEAVING A PAPER TRAIL</strong></h3><p>The name Jenny Pinto is synonymous with making sustainable, stylish. When she realised paper can be endlessly recycled, she started creating magic. Lights became a happy by-product. Using natural fibres such as banana and lokta as materials, this passion then grew into a brand called Oorjaa.</p><p>Get This Check out Vineyard Bloom pendant lamps, inspired by wildflowers and crafted from handmade paper (right). <b>PRICE </b>Rs 11,556 pendant lamp</p><div class="itgimage"><amp-img src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-4-x675.jpg?n1VIVCkke2UUJKt__cZgclBN6rvAiwUY?size=750:*" alt="" height="675" width="1200" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img>
<div class="body_caption">Jenny Pinto</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR BEDROOMS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;In the bedroom choose warm lighting to for that hygge element. Mix up lighting textures to add interest to your space. Choose sustainable lighting options to do your part for the environment. Warm lighting is always more welcoming than white glaring lights, it also hides imperfections in the space. You can also use hanging pendant lights on either side of the bed instead of table lamps to switch it up,&rdquo; says Pinto.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Arindam Mukherjee</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Sep 25, 2021</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div></h3>


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<h3><strong>CRAFTED WITH CARE</strong><p>A designer that has grabbed everyone&rsquo;s eyeballs is Shailesh Rajput, whose eponymous studio creates such imaginative pieces that you can&rsquo;t help but take notice. Rajput is craft driven, who infuses soul into his pieces. Take for instance the Yog Surya Namaskar wall clock that features handcrafted hard clay figurines in the 12 yoga asanas. His designs borrow from the old and mould it for contemporary spaces.</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-4-x675.jpg?gqR09PXW_trH0ly5oWY4H4OSNqbwXw.I?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Seepi is the first from the Jal series that explores life below water.</div>
</div><p><b>PRICE </b>Rs 25,000 per piece (Arma-ter); Rs 22,000 (Seepi)</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-5-x675.jpg?auoVwMC77HEhVWy2cftTQv8FhYPxpD6f?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Shailesh Rajput</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR CORNERS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;With the festive season around the corner I would recommend investing in a sculpture-like wall light with character of its own, placed at the eye level to make the interaction easy. Light has a far-reaching impact on your mood and emotions. So, putting the light on the right canvas is equally important to get the correct emotion,&rdquo; says Rajput.</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-2-x675.jpg?BcleVjYKHfxILh6pNbBpYl3hN4_ska32?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">The latest offering from the studio is the Fluted series, an extension of the Fold series</div>
</div><h3><strong>FRILLS AND THRILLS</strong></h3><p>Avni Sejpal dons many hats (she is an architect as well as a product and environmental designer), however, her favourite hat happens to be making brilliant, illuminating devices under the label Studio Avni. She creates these pieces for public spaces, corporates, exhibitions, as well as private homes.</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-3-x675.jpg?N9LRvwiyanikkcwdXlQECDK2qRowItPF?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Avni Sejpal</div>
</div><p>The latest offering from the studio is the Fluted series (above and right), an extension of the Fold series. The collection focuses on surface manipulation and tactile spatial interventions in metal. It borrows from the studio&rsquo;s extensive textile experimentations and transfers them to metal, to achieve a fluted effect.</p><p><b>PRICE on request</b></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-14-15-HOME-September-2021-1-x675.jpg?qifd58s8EWvLMh7DCe5LdWnsH93Uof88?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption"> </div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR DINING ROOMS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;Recessed or track lighting help focus on any artworks on the wall or you can use wall sconces. A table lamp on the dining console or a floor lamp adds mood lighting. During festivities, layer the dining area with fairy lights in a bowl and festive diyas. A dimmer will reduce glare and create a warm glow. Use lights above the dining table to demarcate the space either by using a large pendant light or multiple small pendants in odd numbers. Lastly, use statement chandeliers to scale with the table,&rdquo; says Sejpal.</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-5-x675.jpg?rVwjz.aElcUjbW0A3jUwr0VNwgIzvoXX?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Coated with high glass powder coating, electrophoretic lacquer, and plating to make them rust and dust free. A good example is the Mallawi wall lamp</div>
</div><h3><strong>WORLD OF STYLE</strong></h3><p>Nikita Bansal has been designing lights for the past 15 years, when she met Gaurav Jain from Basant (a global design export house), who wanted to start a new vertical Orange Tree in 2014 she was happy to head the lighting design. The result, all the designs are global, created for contemporary homes with a craft-driven base.</p><p>Get This Her designs are coated with high glass powder coating, electrophoretic lacquer, and plating to make them rust and dust free. A good example is the Mallawi wall lamp. <b>PRICE </b>Rs 4,199 wall lamp</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-6-x675.jpg?ZgLGD1QZm.0Pp6_f8k4ZjrdB3qTOF_2U?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Nikita Bansal</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR THE BATH</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;Use a pair of sconces mounted at eye level on either side of the mirror to provide shadowless illumination. Avoid adding a light above the mirror this includes recessed lighting in the ceiling. Pendant lights can also be used in a bathroom if they&rsquo;re not too close to water sources. Candles offer wonderful sparkle and set a distinctly relaxing, romantic tone. Play with ambient light whether natural or from ceiling fixtures,&rdquo; says Bansal.</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-1-x675.jpg?Ah1bjlikz_vgXtEiTVXv7ijqQIfqxB9I?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">A piece from The Goa Collection</div>
</div><h3><strong>LIVE, LOVE, LIGHT</strong></h3><p>One of the best-known designer lighting brands is Klove Studio, the brainchild of Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth. They have consistently been creating exquisite lighting devices. Their pieces blur the lines between form, function, and fantasy.</p><p>Get This Featured here is a piece from The Goa Collection (above). The new range is inspired by the exotic fruits, animals and foliage of the tropical paradises of the world. It is also a tribute to the wonders and mysteries of the iconic 1970s era of Goa, once a place of salvation for hippies around the world. Crafted from handblown glass the sculptural pieces can&rsquo;t help but stand out. <b>PRICE on request</b></p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-2-x675.jpg?NB9MyaCQ6oojFs7XiSevbQdpGpzLpznn?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR LIVING ROOMS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;Keep it warm and cheerful,&rdquo; says Seth. Adds Jain, &ldquo;Layering the space with votives and candle stands always adds to the ambience.&rdquo;</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-3-x675.jpg?AvnnX4NtFNeUhTUN8hKxzZPOh1Lb7WnB?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Vineyard Bloom pendant lamps, inspired by wildflowers and crafted from handmade paper</div>
</div><h3><strong>STILL LEAVING A PAPER TRAIL</strong></h3><p>The name Jenny Pinto is synonymous with making sustainable, stylish. When she realised paper can be endlessly recycled, she started creating magic. Lights became a happy by-product. Using natural fibres such as banana and lokta as materials, this passion then grew into a brand called Oorjaa.</p><p>Get This Check out Vineyard Bloom pendant lamps, inspired by wildflowers and crafted from handmade paper (right). <b>PRICE </b>Rs 11,556 pendant lamp</p><div class="itgimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  height="675"  title=""  width="1200"  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/bodyeditor/202109/pg-16-17-HOME-September-2021-4-x675.jpg?n1VIVCkke2UUJKt__cZgclBN6rvAiwUY?size=750:*" loading="lazy" /></div>
<div class="body_caption">Jenny Pinto</div>
</div><h3><strong>TOP TIP FOR BEDROOMS</strong></h3><p>&ldquo;In the bedroom choose warm lighting to for that hygge element. Mix up lighting textures to add interest to your space. Choose sustainable lighting options to do your part for the environment. Warm lighting is always more welcoming than white glaring lights, it also hides imperfections in the space. You can also use hanging pendant lights on either side of the bed instead of table lamps to switch it up,&rdquo; says Pinto.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Arindam Mukherjee</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Sep 25, 2021</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div></h3>


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