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Indian furniture and decor market is at the moment filled with imported(foreign) goods or Chinese stuff. To find a true Indian designer who has merged tradition and need to modern day design is a very difficult task.

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So when I found designer Krishnakumar’s site I was excited. Why? You can see for yourself.

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He describes his products as:
combination of warm and cold material which is very characteristic of Indian craft products.

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Coaster

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Not only he has designed these warm wood winners he has also experimented with palm leaves. Using natural dyes he has got these amazing effects.

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Photoframe

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Jewelery box

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Tray

Krishnakumar’s wearables are also techno delights.

(27/05/09 -Edit: I have lost designer Krishnakumar’s links. It seems he has moved away. I haven’t found his new site so far. If you know or come accross his new site, please let me know. Thanks!)