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title: "Custom Sneaker Design by Ridhii Makkar - Unique Wearable Art in Mumbai - mytribe"
description: "Transform your style with custom sneaker design and wearable art by Ridhii Makkar. Explore hand-painted shoes, art workshops, and luxury accessory customization. Book your unique piece today!"
canonical: https://mytribe.in/ridhiimakkar
last_updated: 2024-10-10
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# Ridhii Makkar

I'm an artist specializing in custom, hand-painted sneakers and accessories. I turn personal stories, pets, and even coffee into wearable art, making each piece one-of-a-kind.

## Services

### [Art & Customization Workshops](https://mytribe.in/ridhiimakkar/art-customization-workshops)

Travels to venues across Mumbai and Pune

Typically ₹1,200-6,000 per person (estimate)

- [Video: This is what happens when my two loves, coffee and sneakers, come together. I collaborated with a Mumbai cafe to create this one-of-a-kind design using their actual coffee beans, so it even has that amazing coffee aroma. This is a custom hand-painted Nike Air Force 1 that's truly an experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24b392e6-2354-4637-b553-97732e62a864)
- [Video: Here's the final reveal of a custom pair of Nike Air Force 1s I created for a huge football fan. Getting the details right, like the deconstructed football pattern and the custom leather swoosh, took hours but the result was so worth it. This is what my custom sneaker art is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e583af69-e425-44e5-a7e4-b9a1206d649d)
- ![A little glimpse into one of my hands-on art workshops. I love seeing people get creative and bring their own ideas to life, whether it's on sneakers or leather goods. Everyone is focused on their project, and I'm there to guide the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94dff6b4-263d-44ae-8060-171a578b4659)
- [Video: People see the clean, finished art, but I think it's important to show the beautifully chaotic process behind it. This video shows the journey of these custom black Air Force 1s, from a messy paint palette to a sharp, vibrant cartoon design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a831919e-1451-4584-b186-17694682d8bc)
- ![Hi, I'm Ridhii, the artist behind the custom work you see here. My studio is my creative space, surrounded by inspiration and a whole lot of sneaker boxes. This is where I design and paint everything by hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9726a773-e3b8-4a15-960c-194d1a0d84d0)
- [Video: Want to start painting your own sneakers? I break down the first few steps in this video. I show you how I prep the shoe with acetone and start laying down the base colors using my go-to Angelus leather paints. It's all about working in clean layers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb7a4216-2cc1-464e-a0dc-2fd03863233f)

### [Live Art for Events & Brand Activations](https://mytribe.in/ridhiimakkar/live-art-for-events-brand-activations)

Available for events across Mumbai and Pune

Typically ₹15-60K per event (estimate)

- ![This was me in my element at a live sneaker customization event for Adidas. In just three days, I hand-painted over 50 pairs of sneakers, creating a massive buzz and giving customers a one-of-a-kind product to take home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0516f5b-47ed-4692-a4ed-1df650d45ca9)
- ![Here's a storytime from my first luxury brand collaboration with TUMI. I set up a live art station at their Jio World Drive store to personalize luggage tags, and the response was incredible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a969fb21-d885-4dba-afaf-fae89c42722f)
- [Video: Hi, I'm Ridhii! This video gives you a quick look at what I do: turning events into interactive art experiences. From painting sneakers to personalizing luxury bags for guests, I bring a unique energy to every collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cf01007-4946-4df2-9958-3816bef2193e)
- ![Here's a close-up of one of the 22 pairs of Nike Air Force 1s I customized for a Diageo India project. The design features a vibrant marbled swoosh, making each sneaker a unique piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a9112e1-304c-4771-a6a3-bb8a6c5ced09)
- [Video: Nothing beats seeing the smiles on my clients' faces. This clip captures some of the cutest reactions from guests at an Adidas event after they received their freshly customized sneakers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08ca3eb1-7a8a-4c11-9010-1510d1b4c610)
- ![The demand at the TUMI event was wild. We ran out of the custom city-themed luggage tags within 30 minutes of starting the live personalization. It shows how much people love getting a unique, hand-painted item.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48a9c29d-cdf5-4b43-b512-1f0fc05ddd26)
- ![This was a marathon session with Adidas where I painted over 30 sneakers in under 24 hours. It was a challenge, but seeing the final display and happy customers made it all worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9892afd1-7f31-48fb-8381-398b489c0805)
- ![This pair of coffee-dyed Nike Air Force 1s was a special project for an Arweave and ETH Mumbai event. The design is packed with Mumbai-themed doodles, showing how I can create highly detailed, conceptual art on sneakers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0562e06e-833d-44c9-ba3b-663d7700ec38)

### [Wearable Art & Fashion Customization](https://mytribe.in/ridhiimakkar/wearable-art-fashion-customization)

Ships across India

Typically ₹6-15K per customized item (estimate)

- [Video: This is where the magic happens. I take a classic pair of white Nike Air Force 1s and transform them into a piece of wearable history, inspired by intricate Persian and Portuguese mosaic tiles. The process starts with my signature coffee and tea dye method to create a beautiful, aged canvas before I hand-paint every single detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a11da530-8954-43f7-93bc-d228f5385345)
- [Video: For the love of cars and kicks. I customized these Nike Dunks with a Porsche theme, dyeing them with coffee to get that perfect vintage base. Every element, from the car's colors to the iconic Porsche branding, is meticulously hand-painted using durable Angelus leather paints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06dd7bda-382e-45a3-8344-25eb77610cac)
- ![Imagine walking in your favorite painting. I brought Van Gogh’s iconic "Starry Night" to life on a pair of Nike Air Force 1s. Each brushstroke is carefully placed to capture the movement and emotion of the original masterpiece, turning these sneakers into a true collector's item.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a24af65f-b8ed-4980-993c-b21ed4053000)
- [Video: My art is deeply inspired by my South Asian roots. On these Air Jordan 1 Mids, I combined elements of traditional Indian Chintz textiles, Jaipur's architecture, and Mandala art. It’s a celebration of culture, hand-painted onto a modern canvas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8582f27-5f98-48ad-9748-ccb8e14f772b)
- ![My art isn't just for sneakers. I transformed this beautiful leather tote bag with a hand-painted political map of Lucknow. This project shows how we can turn everyday accessories into deeply personal items that tell a story, in this case, a tribute to a beloved city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e4a0e00-9b73-49a8-8d8c-d27e09797dc8)
- ![This one was a blast to create. I painted these Converse Run Star Motion sneakers with a vibrant, detailed sugar skull design. The complex patterns and bold colors pop against the unique silhouette of the shoe, creating a statement piece that’s impossible to ignore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb01ef78-f812-41e3-b97b-e837ed489a71)
- ![Just in time for the Grand Prix. These Nike Dunk Lows are customized for a Formula 1 fan, themed around the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 car. I included details like the Petronas and Pirelli logos, Lewis Hamilton's number 44, and the iconic team colors for an authentic look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6d180d8-6891-4f2c-92d3-54a69d009e12)
- [Video: I love telling stories through my art. For this project, a client gave me their collection of fridge magnets from their travels, and I turned them into vintage-style postcard stamps on a pair of Nike Air Force 1s. It’s a wearable travel journal, holding memories in every step.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1eb6b773-d912-4752-a38f-e4cb52a5e768)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Hi, I'm Ridhii. Mumbai is home, and so is my art. People always ask if this is a 'real job' – ha, if only they knew! I started with one order in 2022. Now, I’ve worked with dream brands, judged student competitions, and still get those weird questions. AI art? Maybe it’s cool, maybe it’s not, but nothing beats pouring my own story (and yours) into custom kicks. That’s what makes it real.

### My work

- **Hand-painting & Customization**: I paint sneakers, bags, and more. Each piece gets a personal touch, not just colors.
- **Coffee-Dyed Sneakers**: Yup, I dye shoes with coffee beans. Retro stains, sometimes from your fave brand’s beans.
- **Live Customization at Events**: I do live sneaker customization at pop-ups. You bring the stuff, I paint it on the spot.
- **Workshops & Judging**: I host art workshops and judge college design contests. Always up for sharing and learning.
- **Unique Themes & Pet Portrait Shoes**: Mixing travel, pets, flowers, even Google maps – I turn wild ideas into wearable art.