This project is a marriage of culture with modernity with inspiration from Nagaland, a state located in the far northeastern part of India and inhabited by a group of tribal people known as the Nagas. The rich Naga culture, art and craft such as weaving, wood carvings, and bamboo works are handed down through generations. It is sad to see that in the race of modernity many of this rich colorful culture are getting lost. The art is there, the craft is there but the culture and meaning behind these features are losing its importance.

The objective of this work is to bring the past into the modern, to tell the stories which are getting lost through contemporary furniture. A study was carried out to document various artifacts and the stories and meanings behind them as well as documenting some of the major crafts. Photographs were taken and studied from which cues and concepts were developed. After the various concepts were developed, the final concept was chosen and a prototype was made. Through this study, it was found that there is a rich and vast area of craft, artifacts and culture to be explored and translated into various design forms and products. This work is just a stepping stone to enter into the still unknown treasures of the past and bring them into life, to promote the things which are getting lost.

Keywords:
Craft, Culture, Stories, People, Contemporary.

Case Study Downloads:
Kraftemporary - Contemporary Furniture - pdf