Featured Projects: Reimagining Memories Through Art
A curated look at my favourite projects, where I breathe new life into forgotten memories, textiles, and everyday treasures.
This 65-year-old Lipton tea box was full of memories but had lost its shine. I carefully restored it, preserving its embossed details while giving it a new golden finish and hand-painted festive accents, turning a piece of nostalgia into a beautiful treasure box.
I love turning simple clothing into wearable art. This white linen kurta became a canvas for hand-painted yellow tulips, creating a unique, custom piece of apparel that's perfect for any occasion.
This framed piece is an example of my textile story art. Using scraps of fabric and different colored threads, I've "drawn" a scene of a woman with her charkha, creating a textured artwork that celebrates heritage and craft.
Here you can see my process of upcycling old vinyl records. After painting them with unique designs, I pour a layer of clear resin to create a durable, glossy finish, transforming them into decorative wall art or functional trays.
An old book page becomes a new canvas. For this piece, I layered a watercolor and ink portrait over the printed text, creating a fusion of stories where the woman's face and the words beneath her coexist.
I transformed the pallu of an old Kerala saree into this elegant table runner. By adding simple, neat running stitches, I highlighted the beautiful gold motifs and gave the fabric a completely new purpose in the home.
Even a simple umbrella can become a piece of joy. I hand-painted this one with bright yellow tulips and little ladybugs, making it a cheerful accessory for a gloomy, rainy day.
Sometimes my creativity flows into making small, wearable treasures. This is a collection of my handcrafted resin jewelry, including earrings and pendants made with colorful beads, pearls, and tiny artistic details.
About Featured
Whether I am restoring a 65-year-old Lipton tea box or stitching narratives onto vintage saree fabric, my work starts by listening to the object’s history. You don’t just get a product; you get a piece that’s been carefully cleaned, primed, and reimagined to fit your space today. If you have something that feels a bit tired but holds a lot of heart, let’s see how we can give it a second chapter.
Turning the Old into the New
Art isn't just about creating something fresh; sometimes, it’s about honouring what we already have. My approach to upcycling is rooted in the idea that objects hold memories. When a client brings me a vintage trunk, a worn-out kurta, or a stack of forgotten book pages, I don't see junk. I see a canvas.
My Creative Process Every project is hands-on. For vintage restoration, like the tea boxes I work on, I focus on cleaning and priming, ensuring the original embossed details are highlighted rather than hidden. When working with textiles, I use specialized fabric acrylics and gutta outliners, ensuring that the design not only looks beautiful but is also durable enough for daily wear or use.
Customization & Collaboration I love working with clients to bring their specific visions to life. If you have a family heirloom that needs a gentle touch, or a piece of clothing that you want to transform into wearable art, we start by sitting together and discussing the story behind it. I am based in Noida and work with clients across the NCR region, making it easy for us to connect and collaborate on your piece.
Why Experimentation Matters My style is eclectic because my interests are. From resin-coated vinyl records to hand-painted umbrellas, I am constantly exploring new mediums. Not every experiment is perfect, but that’s the beauty of art. Each piece in this collection represents a moment of curiosity, and I invite you to bring your own ideas, whether they fit neatly into a category or are entirely new.
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