Vaishnavi Walvekar

With a strong sentiment towards indigenous craftsmanship, Vaishnavi Walvekar’s re-interpretation of crafts came about her own discerning nature. After her MFA in Industrial Design from San Francisco, she followed her pursuit in crafts with a nomadic quest– travelling to craft-rich places such as Jaipur, New Delhi, and Kashmir.

Vaishnavi debuted her first papier- mâché collectible design ensemble at Salone Del Mobile in June 2022 followed by a Contemporary Craftsmanship Award by Design Pataki in 2023.

Her works showcase a series of sculptural and functional art infused with brutalism. The magic is in peeling back some layers to be able to truly appreciate its core— paper pulp and the complexities of textures it brings with it. The works and creations are synonymous with the craft’s sustainable and slow production.