Handcrafted pieces from local artisans will be available to purchase in this lifestyle store in Jaipur, India, which features interiors developed by Bijoy Jain.
Offering a selection of handwoven and naturally dyed products, Nila House sets out to be a “repository of knowledge” on traditional Indian craft techniques. The store – which includes an archive, workshops and library – is the brainchild of the Lady Bamford Charitable Trust, which works to support disadvantaged communities throughout India.
“Nila House is not about retail, it’s an experience – embracing what traditional craft means and how it can reflect the modern-day world,” the store’s director, Anuradha Singh, told Dezeen. “It is a dynamic space for interactions, collaborations, education and so much more. My relationship with India goes back over forty years and in that time I have developed a deep love and appreciation for the country, its people and the richness of Indian handmade traditions,’ continued the charity’s founder, Carole Bamford.
“Creative exchange and the sharing of ideas is at the heart of any thriving community and my hope is that Nila will encourage a lively conversation between artists, makers and designers from around the world.”
Source: Dezeen
