THE LUXURY AESTHETIC

Vastrakala, Chennai

Vastrakala’s clientele is discerning, exacting and is aware of the value of expertise. No wonder then, that they are willing to pay the steep price tag which accompanies individuality. The embroidery atelier is run by Frenchman Jean-Francois Lesage, a third-generation embroiderer of the Paris-based House of Lesage, which was acquired by Chanel in 2002. Vastrakala is now counted among the cream of luxury embroidered home furnishing. Housed in a gracious old bungalow in Chennai, the atelier is home to artisans who work hard to produce perfectly finished pieces for demanding customers. Lesage

is passionate about the nuances of design, and is well versed in the art and history of embroidery. He takes pride in the continuity and revival of a 5,000-yearold tradition that he takes great pains to preserve. by Jahnavi Chakravarty Visit: www.lesageinterieurs.com