--- title: "Zero-Waste Upcycled Textile Art | Custom Decor Mumbai" description: "Discover unique upcycled textile art and improv quilts in Mumbai. I transform vintage scraps and salvaged fabrics into one-of-a-kind home decor pieces with a story." canonical: https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-artisanal-apparel-design/from-scrap-to-story-zero-waste-creations last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # Zero-Waste Upcycled Textile Art for Your Home Tribe Verified · Unique upcycled textile art from Mumbai. By [Chandan Dubey](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey) · Visit studio in Worli, Mumbai; Ships across India · ₹6,500 per piece (estimate) Part of [Custom & Artisanal Apparel Design](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-artisanal-apparel-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-artisanal-apparel-design/gallery) Giving forgotten vintage fabrics a second life through slow, handcrafted patchwork and embroidery. ## Photos and videos - ![A full view of the improv quilt, a vibrant tapestry made entirely from fabric scraps and studio waste. The playful fish-shaped tassels are also crafted from leftover bits of cloth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c19052b-5208-4de5-9f6a-54e8516b3c8e) - ![A closer look at the quilt's patchwork surface. Each square is a remnant from a past project, a piece of silk, cotton, or hemp that was too precious to throw away.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ae85772-2efb-4e8a-8232-b73d216568cb) - ![The corner of the quilt is turned over to show the playful details and the sheer variety of fabrics used. Creating a fully upcycled product like this brings me immense satisfaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7739bb18-7fc6-4784-8efd-9dd94c1c20b3) - [Video: This video shows a collection of vintage embroidered patches and textile fragments from my scrap stash. These pieces, full of tribal mirror-work and rich dyes, are waiting to be stitched into a new creation like a custom table runner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81143569-8fce-42f9-a07f-7e64ab1f51af) ## About From Scrap to Story: Zero-Waste Creations When I make these improv quilts and runners, I do not follow a fixed pattern. Every square is a remnant from a previous project. It might be a silk border from a saree or a piece of tribal mirror-work from an old skirt, all stitched together using Kantha running stitches. You are not just getting a decor piece. You are getting a mosaic of studio history. My approach to textile art is rooted in the idea of scrap to story. In my Worli studio, no piece of fabric is ever discarded. Instead, I carefully select these remnants, whether it is a scrap of Kutch embroidery, a vintage Banarsi zari panel, or a fragment of Laotian silk, and re-assemble them into functional art. The process is intentionally slow. I do not sketch. I let the materials guide the composition. I use traditional techniques like Kantha running stitches, mirror-work, and patchworking to join these disparate pieces into a cohesive narrative. It is a method that honors the labor that went into the original cloth while giving it a new life in your space. Whether you are looking for a table runner, a wall hanging, or a cozy throw, I work with you to incorporate colors and textures that fit your home. Since everything is handcrafted using salvaged materials, every piece is truly one-of-a-kind. We can even incorporate textiles you have collected over the years, giving your own heirlooms a place in these new creations. ## About Chandan Dubey I see potential where others see leftovers. Every textile fragment in my studio has a history, and I simply act as the bridge to its next chapter. If you are looking for decor that is not mass-produced and carries a soul, let us talk. 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