Handmade Furniture & Decor
Sustainably Designed with purpose
- The name 'Alaya' is derived from the Sanskrit word, 'Himalayas (Land of the Snows): Him (Snow) + Alaya (Land)'. Living in the Himalayas, we are surrounded and inspired by Nature.
- Guided by our philosophy that concern for our land and environment is key to our own existence, we have chosen to purposefully work with local, natural, sustainable, reclaimed, renewable raw materials while striving to ensure minimal impact on the environment.
- We custom design and produce handmade furniture from reclaimed and repurposed materials and crafts, souvenirs décor objects, from locally available resources.
- We offer trainings in product and skill development to Community Based organizations working on Arts and Crafts based livelihood development to build their capacities in design and techniques, ensuring improved access to markets.
Co-create Your Design ideas
- Since 2008, we at Alaya Design Studio have been providing a touch of eco-friendliness through bespoke design solutions for Homes, Spaces, Cafes and Hospitality projects etc., across the region.
- Are you a Business owner who wants to promote your Nature-themed project or a Design conscious planner who wants to harmonize their space or event with ecofriendly artefacts? Share your brief with us and we can help design and co-create furniture and décor that reflects your Green commitment to Sustainable Living .
Using Local Skills & Resources
- We prefer to work with what is Natural and local in origin, and use a diverse range of harmonious natural materials such as reclaimed, local and sustainably harvested woods, indigenous natural fibers and seasonal grasses, alternative renewable materials, handlooms and other handicrafts of the region to make unique Furniture and décor objects.
- Our team of producers include artists, carpenters, carvers and traditional craft persons . We have a fully equipped inhouse production workshop capable of prototyping and batch production as per client needs.
- We provide training inputs in design, skill building to craft communities and micro producers and promote goods made by local Community Based Organizations.
Explore Creative Collaborations
- At Alaya, we curate and offer studio space to artists/makers for conducting experiential Art and Design based Workshops. Write to us for further details.
- We collaborate with Architects, Independent Artists, Designers, Makers and other Design studios in the region to design, produce and retail unique décor products. Reach out to explore potential partnerships.
- Alaya also works closely with local Community based organizations, schools and civic initiatives to promote conservation of Cultural Heritage, Arts and Design. Have an idea? We would be happy to discuss.
Coming Soon
- We are coming up with a Design Store showcasing exclusive original Collectibles, Furniture Art and Décor objects designed using sustainable practices and produced locally. Join our community on social media for updates.