Attention, Newlyweds: Obeetee Has A New Collection With Abraham & Thakore

If you’re looking to add more Indian textiles and crafts to your home look no further than Abraham and Thakore and Obeetee’s recent collection.

Jan 4, 2025
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    Minimalist luxury labels Abraham & Thakore and Obeetee have come together to merge fashion, art and decor and there is much to explore with their new collection that highlights Indian textiles and crafts. Obeetee is known to release collaborative projects with other notable designers such as Tarun Tahiliani, JJ Valaya, Anju Modi and more. The label has collaborated with Abraham and Thakore in the past. In 2017, Obeetee and Abraham & Thakore came together to create the ‘Proud to be Indian' collection which highlighted some of our country’s most exclusive crafts such as the Kanchipuram weave, block prints, and tie and dye. This time around you can check out the stunning pieces by Abraham & Thakore that highlight textile techniques such as Kantha, Phulkari, and hand-woven sari designs in the form of artwork and wallpaper.

    And as wedding planning as a couple is an enjoyable yet somewhat hectic experience. Other milestones together, such as setting up and decorating your home, when you move in with your partner have to be made easier! This is why finding home decor that feels authentic to both your partner’s and your style is essential. So, for couples looking to add a dose of Indian crafts in their home, this collection by A&T and Obeetee is pretty much, perfect.

    Abraham & Thakore and Obeetee Come Together In More Ways Than One

    From stunning Banarsi silk, and upcycled artwork to Indian textile Kantha being turned into loungewear, bed linens and much, much more, Rakesh Rathore and David Abraham have created something for every craft lover looking to decorate their home.

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    Image Credit: Artwork by Abraham and Thakore X Obeetee

    One half of the designer duo Rakesh Thakore says this collection can be the perfect addition to newlyweds’ first home together. “We have a large collection for someone who’s setting up their home, irrespective of which city they are in. From floor coverings from Obeetee, to tableware and bed linens as well, there is a lot you can explore. Though, if you’re looking for something bold, our black and white and red and white colour palettes might just be the right fit for you,” he says, asManifestcatches up with him at the launch of the collection.

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    Image Credit: Jamun Hand Knotted Woollen Rug by Abraham And Thakore and Obeetee

    The designers have curated and worked with textiles which have been commissioned from clusters and artisans across different regions of the country. “The textile artworks are specially commissioned to the weaving clusters we work with. These are crafted in techniques like double Ikat from Andhra Pradesh, Jamdani from Bengal, brocade from Varanasi, hand block printing, hand applique and cutwork. Along with this, we’ve included embroidery techniques which involve intricate stitching like Kantha, Chikankari Badla work and have used discarded hospital X-ray sheets that have been turned into sequins for embellishments,” says Rakesh.

    From the the designers’ signature black and white-hued bed linens, and red and white upholstery to a neutral paletted Ikat translated in a handwoven rug, A&T and Obeetee have created magic with this recent collection.

    Check Out These Essentials You Can Add To Your Home

    Kalrekha Hand Knotted Woollen Rug By Abraham & Thakore

    Image Credit: Obeetee (Buy it here)

    Sky Kantha Rag Stitch Cushion Cover By Abraham And Thakore

    Image Credit: Obeetee (Buy it here)

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