RANJAN BORDOLOI

Assamese designer Ranjan Bordoloi is flying the flag for the underdog. In India, where the North Eastern states don’t often feel included or considered in the narrative of the mainland, Bordoloi’s success is an inspiration and an undeniable indicator of the potential within the repeatedly ignored states. Known to give regional arts and crafts a contemporary twist thanks to his affinity towards local artisans, the IIT graduate’s Pitoloi seater was presented by the revered Italian brand Cappellini at the 2015 Milan Furniture Fair. His Godrej Design Lab 2016 winning Kaathfula chair draws inspiration from mushrooms. Given that his previous works have predominantly featured beaten metals, cane and wood in strong geometries, this prototype sees the designer exploring a fresh creative direction with bright colours, organic forms and new materiality.