‘A beautiful home stands for time and distance travelled’
Think heritage. Think Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Culture is at the core of his work, be it in fashion, film costumes, or living spaces. He describes his design philosophy as “personalised imperfection of the human hand”. The creations of this selfproclaimed nomad are influenced by his travels and his Indian roots. Sabyasachi stores express his passion for history and art. Bespoke furniture, inspired art frames, handpainted lights… each piece has a story to tell.
What is it that inspires him? Deserts, gypsies, prostitutes, antique textiles, and cultural traditions of his hometown, Kolkata. He talks about his experiences and influences. The invitation was through The Elephant Family charity, endorsed by Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and of which I’m an integral part. I was very honoured to be able to meet the Queen at her residence. I was awestruck by [a] corridor that had innumerable paintings by the great masters. We’re not only giving something to a world jaded by commercialisation, but also restoring the dignity of a working community that should be regarded as artisans first. A beautiful home stands for time and distance travelled — time through generations; distance through cultures. Whenever I do interiors, I always keep that in mind, mixing up the contemporary with the nomadic and historical pieces from flea markets. (Sabyasachi advises readers today on how to create the vintage look at home in today’s special HT Beautiful Homes)