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Vayati (2022-23)

Founded by the Machani Group over two years ago, Vayati Weaves is dedicated to uplifting the ancestral weaving community in Yemmiganur, Andhra Pradesh. Through its initiative, Vayati Weaves, the brand seeks to create a confluence of India's textile traditions, through collaborations among weavers, dyers, printers, and embroiderers to redefine handmade Indian textiles. Vayati's mission is to provide artisans with pride and dignity in their craft heritage by showcasing their work internationally and connecting with the right audience.

In my role as the design head, I spearheaded the launch of Vayati's first Home Linen collection, named Dhaani. This collection is a collaboration with the Pattu Weaving Cluster of Rajasthan and the in-house weavers of Yemmiganur. Developed and produced over a year by a small team of two designers, the collection follows the sophisticated Japandi aesthetics. Each piece is meticulously crafted and stitched by some of the finest craftspeople, reflecting its dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

Dhaani Collection

Vayati presents, The Dhaani Collection 2023, a range of home-linen products that speak of self-indulgent simplicity. The collection offers a product range that speaks about the tranquility of uncomplicated spaces and warm textures along with discreet luxury through subtle details. Each piece in this collection is thoughtfully handcrafted, inspired by soulful traditional living; elementary yet refined in the purest form.

Dhaani in Rajasthan; means a very close-knit settlement of houses. A nesting space for communities. The highlights of this collection are made by weaving dhaanis of That village in Rajasthan, and our in-house weavers of Yemmiganur, Andhra Pradesh.

The pandemic has moved us towards a kinder and more empathetic future. We now look at objects with a sense of adaptability and simplicity. This collection offers a range that is essential and can live in any corner of the house.

Team Vayati

Upasana Divakar

Head of Design 

Riya Kothari

Associate Designer

Ravi Goud

Production Manager

Kritin Khandelwal

On-Field Photographer

Anush Surya Kumar

Product Photographer

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