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The Birth of Nikayi

Way back in January of 2010, as a young professional in Disney, I had an unexplored but burning desire to work with Indian handlooms. On a free weekend, I went to Mhow to visit my design partner Nikita who shared my passion. And so started our journey. From the delight of visiting a new state, […]

Baby Steps

Funny…despite having lived in Nasik for so many years, I never ventured beyond to explore the villages and towns nearby. Perhaps my Maheshwar experience was the trigger.  In 2011, my parents and I set off, curious to see this shopping destination where every weekend, wedding shoppers streamed into town.  What made the journey itself a […]

Pratishthana

This is an ancient town on the banks of the River Godavari, going back to the 4th century BCE. It’s golden era was during the Satavahana rule and finds mention even in Greco Roman history when Romans brides would avidly wait months for the exclusive sarees woven here.  It was a logical next stop in […]