Nolwa makes uncommonand unexpected objects ofutility and artistry
Nolwa makes uncommonand unexpected objects ofutility and artistry
Discover our first collection, in which contemporary designers from across the globe have reimagined the ancient craft of Bidri in their unique styles.
Drop Table
Horizon Lamp
FACET MIRROR
Monolith
The Craft
Traditional Practices
Nolwa is intrigued and excited by the age-old crafts of India and the world that have withstood the test of time. We recognise that these crafts hold the possibility of a new voice, within the context of contemporary sensibilities.
It is our aim to spark dynamic interactions between craft and design – those that challenge the vocabulary and assumptions of each and prompt unexpected discoveries and expressions.
For our first collection, we have worked with Bidri, an ancient craft of Karnataka that carries the legacy of 600-year-old practices.
The processes of Bidri broadly involve casting, engraving, inlaying and oxidizing metal to create intricate motifs and geometric patterns.
The Design
Contemporary Perspectives
Design is pivotal to Nolwa’s creative and production processes. Our design ethos goes beyond visual appeal, embracing innovation, technology, and contemporary relevance to create products that push the boundaries of form and function and create a lasting sense of intrigue and discovery.
We work with diverse and unique designers from across the globe whose breakaway approaches help us realise our aim of creating uncommon and unexpected products of utility and artistry.
GUNNAR RÖNSCH & STEPHEN K MOLLOY
Arielle Assouline-Lichten
Ammar Kalo
Meet our global designers and get to know their distinctive approaches.
Nolwa reimagines traditional crafts through innovation and design intervention
We are as intrigued and excited by the age-old stories and processes of traditional crafts as we are by the trajectories of contemporary design. It is our belief that the space between them is a crucible for sparking transformational ideas that beget unexpected expressions. The fascinating and functional objects that we create are born out of this philosophy.