Craft Preservation

For Lalit, craft is not a resource—it is a relationship. Across India, he works closely with communities of weavers, embroiderers, dyers, craftsmen, and furniture artisans, whose skills shape both clothing and interiors. Each collaboration is built on continuity, respect, and the belief that tradition must be lived, not just preserved.

His work draws from India’s rich textile heritage—handwoven raw silk and matka silk, the timeless Banarasi and tissue from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the precision of Patan patola from Rajkot, Gujarat, and the vibrant bandhej and gharchola of Kutch, Gujarat. From the depth of Kanjivaram in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, to the intricate zardozi of Farrukhabad, Rampur, and Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh—his most cherished hand embroidery—every craft carries its own language.

Beyond textiles, Lalit’s vision extends into material culture—metal artistry from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, delicate glasswork from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, walnut wood carvings from Srinagar, Kashmir, and handwoven carpets from Jaipur, Rajasthan. These are not just elements of design, but living traditions that find new meaning when placed in contemporary contexts.

Today, Lalit works with over 900 craftspeople across his workshops and has collaborated with more than 3,500 artisans across India. His approach is not driven by scale, but by sincerity—creating spaces where craftsmanship is valued, sustained, and allowed to evolve, ensuring that these legacies continue to find relevance in a changing world.