How to find and style furniture with regional influence
Text: Ar. Anupriya Sahu, Founder and Design Head, Alankaram, Pithampur
Homeowners always wish to lend personality to their residence through furniture, artwork and décor pieces. All of us have a unique taste in products that are meaningful to us, often derived from varied cultures. As furniture pieces are more than functional devices, products sourced from specific regions tell stories through their design, upholstery and materiality.
Indigenous designs have particular utilities and aesthetics that significantly vary depending on the place of origin. For example, colder regions use materials that insulate heat while warm tropical areas make breathable furniture. Manufacturing techniques, materials and design details are specific to culture – but they can be mixed and matched as well.
Local artisans imbibe valuable skills such as carvings, inlay work and painting on furniture, which preserves regional craft. Indian craftsmanship involves translating cultural influences into furniture using different media for a thought-provoking influence that showcases the client’s lifestyle.
