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Custom Hand-Painted Sneakers & Wearable Art

byRidhii MakkarShips across IndiaStarts from4,500 Per Pair (Artwork Fee)View full gallery

I’m Ridhii. I turn your regular sneakers and bags into personal stories. From vintage coffee-dyes to intricate portraits, let’s make your kicks one-of-a-kind.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Every custom piece starts with a digital mock-up, so you see exactly how your idea looks before I touch the leather. I use durable Angelus paints and seal every project with a professional water-resistant finish, ensuring your art stays pristine while you actually wear it on the streets.

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