Cashmere
This project is closely related to my home country. My visit to India during my summer break gave me a lot of inspiration and made me aware of how important traditions and customs are. That is what keeps the family together. It is when we accept traditions followed across the world, we start developing emotions for people and bond with each other.
The Mango Motif that was developed in India was used for centuries and was believed to be the symbol of emotional bonding, love and fertility. Paisley was originated as a symbol of Persia and named after a small town in Scotland named ‘Paisley’.
Selecting the furniture piece
In furniture, the Centre table is one of the most widely used pieces in the category of tables. It is an elementary piece in an interior space that helps people connect and it acts as a common surface for a group of people to organize their stuff and connect with each other. This piece promotes emotional ties by using the ancient motif of love and bond.
Research
Research shows that routines and traditions are part of healthy families. It grows with the family and is carried forward to the next generations. When we follow traditions and learn more about them, it gives us a sense of unity and closeness with the roots of our own generation.
With the increase in globalization and the change in generations, we forget the importance of our traditions and tend to adapt to what the world follows. Our traditions act as the main thread between human relationships and interactions.
The people of India believe and grow with emotional bonds, by sharing diverse cultures and traditions. India is widely known for its culture and traditions. That being said, with the market gradually expanding on a global level, it is now more important that we are aware of the culture and respects the traditions followed by people, all over the world.
Motifs are mostly inspired by nature and are often linked to religious, cultural, traditional values and socioeconomic factors. The motifs which are being used on Indian textiles for generations can be termed traditional motifs.
About Cashmere
Cashmere is a minimal conversation table with hints of ornate elements. It is adorned with a traditional Indian motif which adds a humane touch to the functional design of the coffee table.
About Cashmere
Cashmere is a minimal conversation table with hints of ornate elements. It is adorned with a traditional Indian motif which adds a humane touch to the functional design of the coffee table.
The Final Product
Challenges: Designing and manufacturing this table was a roller coaster. One of the most challenging moments was deciding how to curve the wood without enough resources. Purchasing expensive materials did not fit in my student budget, I asked around all my professors, saw a lot of youtube videos and figured out a way to bend the wood in the most efficient way. It was a little longer route, but I had planned out my entire project and had added a buffer time for such challenging situations.
Learning: Not being able to manufacture the product I designed broke me into tears. I learnt that have a good understanding of the feasibility of the product by asking around and then finalizing a design!