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Amrapaali / January 2015
NEST’s would gradually work on various
other unknown aspects of north-east like
crafts, motifs, textiles, bamboo, use
local resources wherever possible to
create new products. The initial step has
been taken by working on the Bihu
Collection of notebooks that uses the rich
and diverse weaves of Assam. The
majestic textiles of Assam include the
Muga silk, Tuss silk, Pat silk, Gamucha
and a lot more which are an exquisite
mix of traditional motifs and colors.
These hand bound notebooks are covered
with assorted textiles which are mostly
made from valuable scrap fabrics
combined
with
different
silks.
Embroidery enriches the look and the
handmade paper inside gives a complete
CANDID WITH ARPIT AGARWAL
handcrafted feel to it.
Almost all the notebooks are unique as
the cover design depends on the
availability of the scrap. “We started with
stationery as it forms a great souvenir
and a great gift. It can be picked and
used by person of any age. We are trying
through our efforts that, when people
think of northeast, they think of NEST.”
Adds Arpit.
The NEST is currently selling through 10
to 12 stores in India in places like
Bangalore,
Ahmedabad,
Mumbai,
Hyderabad, Noida, Assam and also
internationally in London and New
Zealand and also online.