Leadership: We Communicate Your Thoughts
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Shaunali Nanda, Founder & Director, Sloane Luxury Interiors
Significantly influenced by the Victorian period during the British rule and the regal Mughal era before that, the legacy of the Indian arts and crafts traces back to the Indus ValleyCivilization where our ancestors were carving enchanting masterpieces through metal casting, stone carving, making and painting pottery and making terracotta images. The intervention of technology has certainly affected the market of arts and design along with the preference of the people, and one of the domains which have closely experienced the nuances of consistent market vicis situdes and customer demands is the interior design market. A mammoth sector exclusively controlled by the hugely urbanized population of the country; the Indian interior design industry is expected to showcase considerable growth in the upcoming days owing to the mounting real estate activities, rapid urbanization, increasing population, and rising disposable income, among others.
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Top 10 Women in Arts, Crafts & Design - 2022
Arts, crafts and designs have marked an important role in the history of India. Each time period, kingdom and different culture have been marked by their own unique arts and crafts. The people in India were deeply connected to arts, crafts and designs. The excellent workmanship and talent of Indian craftsman made Indian crafts and arts popular all over the world. India is home for over 3000 unique arts and crafts. The fine Indian talents were famous all over the world. Even today, there is a strong appreciation and demand for Indian artisanal goods in the international market. The eco-friendly nature of these artisanal goods has made the world rethink that innovations in these crafts by infusing them with modern designs is the need of the hour.
The skills relating to traditional art & craft are found in nooks and corners of the country. These talents are passed down along the family line, but with time, these artisans have left behind these talents due to their reduced popularity. However, internet has revolutionized this field by democratizing their access to the market. e-Commerce platforms are introducing these beautiful arts to the world, making sure that they are not being just a page in history, but a part in everyday lives. Many have taken this chance to infuse these arts with modern designs, there by making environment friendly craft designs that are suitable for new markets and sensibilities.
There are many Indian women designers and entrepreneurs conquering arts, crafts and designs market in India. They are offering lucrative products which are relevant according to the market trends. Many of them have already become a job provider to hundreds of traditional artisans, thereby helping them to survey according to the new trend.
In this issue of CEO Insights, we bring you a list of ‘Top 10 Women in Arts, Crafts & Design 2022' who are the torchbearers of success in the business world. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs and the our editorial board, thus delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of a nation's culture.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of " Top 10 Women in Arts, Crafts & Design - 2022" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Akansha Dixit,Co-Founder | Craft Maestros | With over 17 years of experience in the Apparel industry, she has a passion for curating the very best of Indian handicrafts |
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Anika Khurana,Founder | Asili By Anika | She grew up in Kenya and has lived in various parts of the world before settling in Delhi, incorporates a wide range of influences into her work |
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Darshana Patel,Co-Founder & Principal Partner | Signa | With over 15 years of experience in architecture and interior designing, she has a proven track-record of superior results in a variety of challenging and multicultural environments globally |
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Kanan Asher,Founder | KANAN – The Art Space | She is known for being an insightful, progressive business development professional with an experience of more than 20 years |
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Niharika Shah,Co-Founder | InventArt | With her higher education in Heritage Management from prestigious Ahmedabad University and experience of working in the field of contemporary arts and craft, her entrepreneurial venture InventArt expanded its horizon by establishing Gallery Ra for promoting contemporary art while conserving the traditional crafts |
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Parul Srivastava,Founder | Swades Creations | A creative, ethical, and optimistic entrepreneur leading her venture to showcase India's rich art and craft heritage to the world and in turn helping Indian artisans to earn their livelihood |
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Payal Shah,Founder | The Charcoal Room | A textile designing mogul turned entrepreneur, has made the best of life to handpick the beauty out of it and deliver it in her works |
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Priya Sivaraj,Founder | CraftTreat | A software engineer turned entrepreneur who provides livelihood to more than a dozen women with CraftTreat exporting its products to more than eight countries |
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Sangeeta Beri,Founder | The Stone Studio | With over three years of experience, she has been hands-on in creating social media campaigns and innovative experiences |
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Shaunali Nanda,Founder & Director | Sloane Luxury Interiors | She is currently running the family firm along with her mother Sita Nanda, Sloane Luxury Interiors with their own manufacturing unit where they make hand-made and hand polished furniture in the European Style |
