Ikai Asai

The world we inhabit - fantastic and unfathomable - echoes the yearnings of our human soul. Often we find ourselves between desire and decision, nature and nurture, order and chaos. Anchored in the belief that dualities exist within all of us, IkaiAsai channels the creativity that spills from these spaces between. Seeking harmony in their union, we believe that passion finds rhythm when the authenticity of craftsmanship meets artistic vision. IkaiAsai empowers one’s instinct to create by building a community for craftsmen, designers and the artist within to thrive. With India as our privileged vantage point, our curations and co-creations reveal the novel and exquisite, made by nimble hands and a rigour that is largely unseen. To discover our offering of soulful handmade objects is to bridge stories of past and present, unearthing that which connects the legacy of craft, its maker and you. Our handcrafted offering centres around the table, a place to gather, break bread and share in the harvest of ideas. A setting that transforms from intimate to generous, we lay our tables habitually, to reflect over a meal in solitude and, on occasion, to celebrate with family and friends. Hosting memorable experiences is an art, one that kindles individual and collective identities. We believe creative expression is most powerful when forces interact: indigenous materials and techniques with a designer’s inventive bursts, customary rituals with evolution in lifestyle. Beginning with spaces that feel personal to us, our vision sees Ikai Asai realized as a global community and movement towards contemporary artisanal living.