Shades Of India

About Us

Shades of India is the story of a 14-year collaboration between contemporary designers and traditional artisans exploring colour, texture and contrast.

As one of India's leading creators of Home Fashion, it has developed a distinctive international style which celebrates both India's heritage and its growing influence worldwide on design
and trends in fashion.

Drawing on traditional skills and fabrics, on techniques and
textures from Japan and South East Asia, its collection is an eclectic fusion - a wedding of cultures that reflects both diversity and globalization. .

Led by Mandeep Nagi, an Indian textile designer, and David Housego a former UK journalist settled in India, Shades of India has launched into new markets and new products with a collection that spans the bedroom, the living room, table linen, leisure clothes and accessories.

Mandeep Nagi says: " Shades of India's designs are a fusion of styles and tradition that reflect the two cultures. We draw on both the heritage and craft skills of India and on contemporary fashion in the west."

Shades of India sells to major department stores in the world's capitals including Selfridges, Heals, and Harrods in London, ABC and Barneys in New York, and Le Bon Marche in Paris.

Made in India by hand using fine silks, cottons and fabrics woven with metallic yarn; layered, textured and embroidered by skilled crafts men and women; Shades of India's products aredistinquished by their quality.