3 stunning new lighting designs by Indian brands that should be on your wishlist

An often underrated factor in creating a cohesive interior, the right lighting designs can make the world of a difference. From a ceiling light that embodies understated elegance to a floor lamp that harkens back to Dravidian architecture, these lighting designs can easily infuse your space with personality

Aria by Stem Design

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Courtesy of Stem Design

Helmed by Aman Bhayana and Sugandhi Mehrotra, Stem aims to put an element of simplicity and authenticity into every one of their pieces. This is best displayed in the whimsical yet refined design of their ceiling light Aria. Inspired by the gentle swaying of cloth in the wind, Aria brings together the materials of linen and brass. The piece consists of four hand-sculpted brass rods, with linen draped over three of them, and one serving as the light source. The linen is embroidered with lines that have the freeness and expression of a child’s drawing. The soft light also adds to the understated elegance of this piece.

Temple by collektklove

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Courtesy of collektklove

Known for their signature hand-blown glass pieces, Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth of collektklove have recently come out with a series of lamps, sculptures, and vases inspired by the architecture of temples in South India. This is in line with their guiding principle of celebrating Indian craftsmanship, with many pieces taking inspiration from structures like the vimana, stambha, garbhagriha, stupa, and shikhara. Both designers have made multiple visits to the Rameshwaram temple—a structure known for its intricate carvings, as well as the Meenakshi temple— a structure known for its gold-plated vimana, which is the structure over the inner sanctum of a Hindu temple. The series also mirrors the vibrant colours of the Meenakshi temple, successfully bringing elements of Dravidian design into modern Indian homes.

The Tote by Rhea Mehta Design

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Courtesy of Rhea Mehta Design

Rhea Mehta may be known for her large-scale installations, but she is also one of the most internationally recognised Indian designers. Her latest collection, as the name suggests, takes inspiration from the classic tote bag. It also engages in a playful exploration of the boundaries of form, function, opacity, and gravity. The form of this piece is fluid and unique, defined by the blown glass spheres encased in a delicate metal weave. The spheres were deliberately designed to be slighter larger than the body of the bag, thus allowing for the metal weave to create interesting structures and contours based on the spheres within it. The porosity of the weave also allows for soft light to diffuse through, casting interesting shadows and patterns in the space around it. The fluidity of this piece’s form also allows it to easily transition from a pendant lamp to a pedestal lamp or even a wall hung light.

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