Inspired by India’s rich textile heritage and craftsmanship, the handcrafted apparel and home decor brand Abraham & Thakore, led by David Abraham, RakeshThakore, and Kevin Nigli, has introduced a new home décor range offering wallpapers, soft furnishings, bed linens, ceramics, and wall art, all designed to bring the beauty of local craftsmanship into everyday living.
The collection is inspired by the brand’s desire to create home decor range that highlights the art of Indian craftsmanship, seamlessly integrating it into daily life. Through this collection, the designers aimed to envision the effects of traditional craft on daily life.
Known for their distinct, instantly recognisable style, Abraham &Thakore’s designs are refined yet relaxed, blending contemporary sensibilities with a deep appreciation for cultural history. The brand’s creations are characterised by strong principles of proportion, form, and volume, paired with a clean color palette of blocks and monochromes. This new home living range continues their commitment to simplicity and essentials.
Materiality plays a central role in this collection, guiding the designers’ vision to ensure that each piece authentically reflects the creative intent. The handmade touch is evident throughout the range. Soft, neutral linens set the tone for dining, while ceramics celebrate traditional Indian textile patterns. In collaboration with Obeetee Carpets, a legacy rug design brand, the collection includes sophisticated carpets, covers, and cushions featuring revered crafts such as ikat and kantha, rendered on soft tussar fabric. The walls come alive with evocative creations that highlight multiple heritage crafting techniques, unified by a powerful motif—the dot, which may seem insignificant until it’s not.
With this collection, Abraham &Thakore meticulously adapt intricate traditional practices to a contemporary palette, making the designs suitable for modern living spaces. With this launch, they aim to extend their collection’s reach into both domestic and institutional settings, infusing everyday life with cultural significance and pushing the boundaries of heritage celebration in contemporary design.
