Artisanal Abode

For Upasana Jain, Weaving in Metal began as a question, not a collection. A curiosity to take something rigid, industrial, expected and coax it into softness, rhythm and flow.

The Craft Nouveau Bench carries that exploration forward.
Hand-cut metal strips, woven with the precision of craft, shaped into a form that feels almost textile. Structured, yet fluid. Engineered, yet deeply human.

It is less about a bench and more about a material unlearning itself.

Now showing at Milan Design Week 2026
Isola Design Gallery

Live from Milan!

The doors are open, and the Craft Nouveau Bench is finally at the Isola Design Week.
If you’re in Milan for Design Week ’26, come witness the intersection of artisanal soul and industrial precision in person.

We are honoured to share our design philosophy and the journey behind our woven metal collection with the readers of Platform Magazine. Explore the full story via the link in our bio.

A milestone moment for our studio - our Woven Metal collection is now proudly on display at the new gallery in Manhattan, New York - part of a curation of 13 South Asian designers that are contemporising craft-based techniques. Thank you, for the wonderful feature.
Tap the link in our bio to read the full feature.

We loved being a part of AD Discoveries at the AD Design Show 2025 - Mumbai Edition. Thank you, and all the creative people that came together.

[ADDS2025, ADDesignShow, Metal Furniture]

Join us at in Mumbai from Sep 26-28th where we showcase our latest Weaving in Metal collection.

We are delighted to present our submission for the DP Debut Awards by .in in the Categories :
1. Contemporary Craft
2. Furniture and Product Design

When Metal becomes Tapestry

The Weaving in Metal collection begins with a paradox: how can metal - a material defined by strength and permanence, embody the suppleness and lightness of textile? By reimagining the traditional craft of basket weaving in stainless steel, brass & copper, this collection redefines both material and technique, transforming the rigid into the fluid, and the cold into the unexpectedly inviting.

Every strip of metal is cut, polished and woven by hand, preserving the rhythm of the weave while pushing the material to behave against its nature. The resulting furniture is strong yet delicate, sculptural yet functional. The focus is on constantly creating something unexpectedly warm, fluid, and inviting.

It is in this dialogue between strength and softness, permanence and impermanence, that the collection finds its voice. The metal pieces have a textile like delicacy, where in the curves and patterns give it a sense of lightness and softness. It’s this tension between material and technique that makes the pieces so compelling - a celebration of craft in a contemporary language.

This work stands as a testament to the future of Indian craftsmanship - a space where tradition and modernity coexist seamlessly. By pushing the boundaries of basket weaving and granting it permanence in metal, the pieces bridge cultural heritage with a contemporary global aesthetic, reaffirming the relevance of craft in today’s world.

The first moment of fulfilment is when you see your handcrafted designs come to life. Second, is when you see them adding character to people’s finest homes.

The black Audrey Chair encapsulates elegance and glamour with an understated charm, owing to its curved-back form that blends seamlessly into the arms. The seat look like it’s floating, supported by a singular brass leg, which lends a unique illusory character to the accent chair.