: Designer Re-imagines Traditional Cane Weaving Like Never Before, Gets Orders from UK #IndiaNEWS #Entrepreneurs The Wicker Story pays homage to the traditions of weaving in India through the mediums

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Designer Re-imagines Traditional Cane Weaving Like Never Before, Gets Orders from UK #IndiaNEWS #Entrepreneurs
The Wicker Story pays homage to the traditions of weaving in India through the mediums of clothing, furniture and objects. It is an attempt to connect traditional design methods of the past to new thought processes in the design,� says Priyanka Narula, founder of The Wicker Story, which was founded in October 2018 and based in Hyderabad.
Born and brought up in Kanpur, Priyanka says that she grew up in a conservative household. “While I did have aspirations to study a lot, I was not entirely sure of what I wanted to do in life. I did however want to stay clear of studying engineering. In the process of avoiding engineering I stumbled upon architecture and the rest as they say is history,� Priyanka tells The Better India.
Over time, as Priyanka studied architecture, she says, “I realised how much I loved designing, meeting people and understanding their personalities and then customising designs. �
Priyanka Narula
Given that at The Wicker Story rattan is used as a primary material in designing the furniture pieces, Priyanka says, “Ratan/Cane seamlessly blends in and enhances the interiors of any kind of space. Rattan furniture has a rather unique way of blending into any space that it is placed in. � Given its neutral colour and texture, it is easy to use this material universally.
“It is one material that I feel will never go out of style. So much can be done with it,� adds Priyanka. The 100 per cent sustainable products that offer a zero-waste production methodology have also found takers in London.
A Homage to Traditional Indian Weaving
Wicker weavers
“When I started working in this space I realised that a lot of the new age manufacturing systems were technology-based. There seemed to be a gap between the existing construction market in India. Given how rich our culture and vernacular architecture is, we wanted to bring that into our design aesthetics,� she says.
After a lot of 3D printing and complex manufacturing system experiments through different machines, while working with one of our craftsmen we found the novelty of working with skills that they possess. “In fact, it was merging technology with the age-old practices and skill that our craftsmen have that led to the first product being launched – IMLI (a bench shaped like a tamarind pod),� she says.
Speaking about the product, Priyanka says, “The inspiration for IMLI comes from all things that evoke nostalgia. The fruit reminds us of mom’s food and the cane chairs we grew up around. The intent was to make a fluid, soft furniture piece that is both artistic and functional at the same time. The technique of cane weaving used for making the bench is traditional to most parts of India.

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