Personalized Calligraphy and Abstract Art in Mumbai
I turn your stories into art through hand-engraving, calligraphy, and abstract painting. Explore some of my favourite projects here.
This video tells a story. A client came to me with a poorly engraved bottle, and I was able to transform it with paint. It’s a reminder that good work speaks for itself, and true artistry is about skill, respect for the craft, and the ability to turn a mistake into something beautiful.
This is what it’s all about: creating art that lives in your home and becomes part of your story. This large-scale Persian calligraphy piece took months of work and was a real journey of growth for me, finding its perfect place in a client's den.
I love turning everyday objects into treasures. This video shows the process of hand-painting a glass jewelry box with a field of wildflowers for a dear friend. It’s the details and personal touches that make a gift truly unforgettable.
The process of engraving is pure meditation. Here, you can see the meticulous detail involved in engraving a delicate peacock feather onto wine glasses for a special dinner at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. Each line is etched with precision and care.
Live events are where the magic happens. At the Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum launch, I not only engraved over 100 bottles for guests but also hosted a DIY corner where they could add their own sparkle. It’s about creating an interactive and memorable brand experience.
A wedding invitation can be more than just a card; it can be a love letter. This project involved creating 15,000 words of handwritten calligraphy for a bride's letters to her family, each presented as a scroll in a beautiful glass box.
My art is a direct reflection of my soul. Here I am, surrounded by a series of abstract paintings that took months to create. Each piece is a fragment of my emotions, fears, and lived experiences, laid bare on the canvas.
Some bottles are an artist's dream canvas, and the Don Julio 1942 is one of them. The elegant shape and dark glass provide the perfect surface for clean, crisp engraving, turning a luxury gift into a personalized work of art.
About Featured
Whether you want to turn a wedding vow into a scroll or transform a luxury perfume bottle into a keepsake, I approach every project with the same focus. I do not believe in mass production, so I accept a limited number of custom commissions to ensure the details—from the calligraphy strokes to the texture of the paint—are handled with care.
My work stems from a simple belief: art should be a conversation between the creator and the client. After leaving my corporate job eight years ago, I started this studio in Chembur to focus on projects that feel real.
My portfolio spans several mediums:
- Calligraphy: I use traditional Copperplate and modern styles to turn wedding vows, love letters, and invitations into tangible memories. I work with handmade cotton rag paper and archival inks, often presenting these as scrolls in glass boxes.
- Engraving & Painting: I hand-etch glass, perfume bottles, and metal items. If the material does not suit engraving, I hand-paint floral designs or custom monograms using acrylics. My process is often messy and tactile, whether I am working on a client-provided liquor bottle or luxury glassware.
- Abstract Art: These pieces are my soul on canvas. I use heavy body acrylics and texture paste to create depth. These commissions are personal; I include you in the process with work-in-progress updates to ensure the final piece fits your space and your story.
I ship across India from my Mumbai studio. Because every piece is handmade, I require you to provide the items for customization, like perfume or liquor bottles. My pricing reflects the time and intent required for each piece, with engraving services starting at ₹2200 and custom paintings at ₹18000. If you are looking for a unique, handcrafted gift that carries real emotion, I am here to help you create it.
Rachna Takawale
I left a corporate job to let art take the lead. My work is raw and honest, whether I am engraving a perfume bottle or pouring emotions onto a canvas, because I believe art should be a personal conversation between me and you.
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