Welcome to the world of beautiful colours, textures, patterns and thousands of stories, crafted in India!
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Moonj is an Artist Collective that specializes in contemporizing traditional handicrafts and textiles. Our mission is to educate people about Indian heritage, make traditional crafts more affordable, and save endangered crafts. Come relax and unwind in a place made for artists, by artists. At Moonj we love having fun with our art and with the people around us. Come learn the basics and develop your art in a great environment.
Indian handicrafts are a rich tapestry of artistic traditions, skill, and cultural heritage that have been passed down through generations. These crafts encompass a wide array of techniques, materials, and styles, reflecting the country’s diverse cultures and traditions. From intricate embroidery and pottery to weaving and metalwork, Indian handicrafts hold immense historical, cultural, and economic significance.
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These crafts have centuries-old legacy, dating back to the ancient civilizations of the Indus Valley and Vedic period. They have evolved over time, influenced by various dynasties, regions, and cultural exchanges, making them a testament to India’s historical continuity and artistic ingenuity.
Our Objectives
Showcase Artisan Stories
Our goal is to assist artisans in showcasing their craft to the world as expressions of their stories & ideologies, rather than mere objects.
Enhance Livelihoods
Enhance the livelihoods of craftsmen, many of whom are facing financial challenges.
Contemporarise crafts
Crafts also need to change with time & adapt to newer aesthetics. Which will rapidly increase the growth of this sector, helping the artisans better their lives.
Preserve Endangered Crafts
Preserve and promote endangered ancient arts and crafts.
Foster Global Appreciation
Craft unique aesthetics by employing traditional techniques, fostering global appreciation for crafts worldwide.
Promote Sunstainability
Many of these crafts utilize natural materials such as vegetable dyes, handwoven fabric, and bamboo, making them an excellent choice in today’s context.
If you own a furnishing store or boutique, we can provide you with stunning raw materials for you to create unique designs.
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If you’re a homeowner or a space designer,
we can help you discover and craft exquisite pieces tailored to your
spaces.
Our role
We will assist you in adapting the crafts to align with a more modern aesthetic, therefore crafting unique and distinctive spaces.
In accordance with your brief, we carefully select and personalize art and artefacts.
Help you choose what works best for your space aesthetically and functionally.
The presence of our crafted items in your surroundings will foster greater awareness and educate future generations about our heritage and skills.
Our Products & Services
Artefact curation for interiors
We collaborate with artisans to curate handcrafted pieces exclusively for your spaces. This not only enhances your space with unique pieces but also introduces colors, textures, and stories into your environment. Traditional handicrafts are carefully selected and modernized to suit your preferences.
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We work closely with the client or the interior designer/architect to understand the design language and the client background to create the best suited pieces for the spaces.
Screw pine mats sandwiched between glass for the sliding doors
Rajasthani embroidered textile framed on the wall.
Refurbished bed posters incorporated into the room
Vibrant cotton dhurrie near the lounger
Banana fibre mats incorporated within the wardrobe design
When an age old craft dies, we not only lose the time-tested techniques but we also lose generations of faith and wisdom that went into making that object.
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Let’s support the preservation of indegenious crafts, skills and cultural identity.
Let the traditional craftsmanship continue to thrive, passing down age-old techniques and knowledge to future generations.
Let’s teach our children to appreciate the beauty of our heritage and craftmanship.
Let’s learn about our roots together.