Designer Ayush Kasliwal has been named as curator and designer of the special presentation of India as Ambiente’s partner country in 2019. He is one of India’s leading design thinkers, practitioners and advocates for artisans.
Through inclusive business practices, Ayush’s design company redefines ancient local craft traditions and artisan communities by providing design, technology, capital and creative collaboration. He works in multiple ways, from small batch manufacturing, to artisan driven orders finished at his factory, to interiors and large-scale on-site installations throughout India. Ayush believes that “objects are messages in physical form”.
Designed by Sandeep Sangaru, the Starry Night Café in Hall 4.1 is a place where visitors can find moments of peace and quiet. Working with bamboo, Sandeep has created an opulent Indian-style ambience using strong shades of blue. He owns Sangaru Design, a multi-disciplinary design consultancy firm in Bangalore, India.
As well as the partner country presentation and the Starry Night Café in Hall 4.1, Ambiente will hold an India themed day on the Monday of the show, including a reception. The show’s other features include trend and product presentations and awards.
*Ambiente 2019 takes place at Messe Frankfurt February 8 to 12.
Above: An impression of the partner country presentation area, created by Ayush Kasliwal.
