Alankrit
Indian lacquerware, one of India’s oldest crafts, dates back over 400 years and is first mentioned in Abul Fazal’s 'Aaine Akbari' in 159 AD. Lac work is still practiced in the village of Nirona in Kutch, though by only a few artisans today. We learned the art of lacquer woodcraft from Popat bhai, one of its remaining practitioners, who guided us with his expertise.
Inspired by this heritage, we designed a Portable Floor Lamp that blends tradition with modern aesthetics. Crafted in Babool wood, its black-and-white palette stands in quiet contrast to the craft’s usual vibrancy. This Floor Lamp offers a thoughtful path for the traditional craft to endure into the future.
Indian lacquerware, one of India’s oldest crafts, dates back over 400 years and is first mentioned in Abul Fazal’s 'Aaine Akbari' in 159 AD. Lac work is still practiced in the village of Nirona in Kutch, though by only a few artisans today. We learned the art of lacquer woodcraft from Popat bhai, one of its remaining practitioners, who guided us with his expertise.
Inspired by this heritage, we designed a Portable Floor Lamp that blends tradition with modern aesthetics. Crafted in Babool wood, its black-and-white palette stands in quiet contrast to the craft’s usual vibrancy. This Floor Lamp offers a thoughtful path for the traditional craft to endure into the future.
Feb 4, 2023
Feb 4, 2023
Feb 4, 2023
TYPE
Furniture Design {Academic}
TYPE
Furniture Design {Academic}
TYPE
Furniture Design {Academic}
Role
Design Concept, Research and Study of Craft, Ideation Sketches, 3d Modelling, Prototype, Technical Details, Renders
Role
Design Concept, Research and Study of Craft, Ideation Sketches, 3d Modelling, Prototype, Technical Details, Renders
Role
Design Concept, Research and Study of Craft, Ideation Sketches, 3d Modelling, Prototype, Technical Details, Renders
LOCATION
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
LOCATION
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
LOCATION
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The design features a 4-foot turned wooden base with contemporary geometric forms and a central slit for integrated lighting, functioning as both a sculptural showpiece and an ambient light.
The design features a 4-foot turned wooden base with contemporary geometric forms and a central slit for integrated lighting, functioning as both a sculptural showpiece and an ambient light.
The design features a 4-foot turned wooden base with contemporary geometric forms and a central slit for integrated lighting, functioning as both a sculptural showpiece and an ambient light.
The exploded view illustrates the lamp’s assembly, detailing joinery, grooves, and light integration.
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