ECO WARRIOR
MRINMAYEE KUNDALIA, 26, FOUNDER, TUNI TALES, HYDERABAD
Graduate of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad, and London College of Fashion, Mrinmayee Kundalia calls herself a textile designer by profession and artist by heart. Browse through her latest range, the Metamorphosis Series and you know why. Soft lines, fabric detailing and naturally dyed yarns come together in a refreshing new aesthetic under her label TUNI Tales, where TUNI is an abbreviation of Textiles yoU aNd I. Kundalia launched it in 2014 with the aim of producing zero waste and utilising sustainable textiles. She uses fabrics like khadi, Hyderabadi ikat and cotton.
SUSTAINABLE CHIC Kundalia’s commitment towards sustainability goes a step further. “We even create a line of products from our own textile waste at the end of each collection,” she says.
ON OFFER Kundalia retails cushion covers, table runners, curtains, dinner mats, coasters, bed covers, pillow cases, quilts and throws.
She also has a special children’s range.
PRICE `900 to `12,000