Acrylic is a modern and versatile material. Its transparency pairs unobtrusively with other materials. The craftsmen precisely cut the acrylic to its desired size before buffing it to smooth its edges. What do you consider a modern material? How would you use these materials to reflect your unique heritage?

Our organic cotton pieces are all 100% hand woven by our skilled craftsmen using the Tana Bana technique.

This low pile weaving technique introduces slubs and knots in the fabric, creating an overall unique texture.

Cotton is a fantastic choice for keeping the interior aesthetic casual and relaxed.

This traditional finishing technique combines time-honored artistry with protective detailing. Skilled craftsmen carefully apply antiquing methods to bring out the depth, warmth, and character of the material, followed by fine layers of lacquer that seal and preserve the finish. The result is a surface that balances old-world charm with long-lasting durability, giving each piece a unique patina and timeless elegance.

A meticulous metalworking craft where artisans shape, engrave, and refine surfaces by hand. In this process, brass sheets are carefully clad onto a base structure, then chased to create subtle patterns, textures, or decorative reliefs. The combination of brass’s natural luster with the precision of hand chassing results in a finish that is both durable and artful, adding richness and refinement to each piece.

At ipse ipsa ipsum, metalwork is not just a process — it is a living craft shaped by tradition, precision, and artistry. Our approach embraces time-honored techniques that have been passed down through generations, ensuring every piece reflects both durability and beauty.

From hand forging, where hammers and dollies shape raw metal into new forms, to welding and soldering that create solid structures as strong as a Mercedes yet as refined as a Ferrari, every detail is built with integrity. Turning on the lathe allows our craftsmen to achieve precise forms, while their dual skill as tool and pattern makers lays the foundation for future innovations. Drawing from the legacy of sword-making families, our artisans bend and anneal metals with a deep understanding of hardness, balance, and strength — principles now applied to chairs and tables that carry a unique design language.

This philosophy extends to fitting, where mixed media from across the globe are carefully united into cohesive creations, and to our exclusive hand antiquing and lacquering, where brass surfaces are hand-rubbed to achieve a soft, timeless patina. In our electroplating section, sustainable methods coat surfaces with durability and brilliance, producing finishes that are often regarded as “jewelry pieces” of our craft.

We also celebrate the decorative richness of metal chasing and brass cladding, once reserved for thrones and state chairs, now fused with European and Indian artistry in relief work. Techniques like hammering brass add character through textured patterns, contrasting modern uniformity with individuality and depth.

Together, these methods form more than just a process — they tell a story of authenticity, innovation, and the enduring value of craftsmanship.

Each of our glass piece is hand cut and bevelled by hand by our talented craftsman.

Hand beveling is a traditional craft of grinding the edge of glass to produce a chamfered , decorative border.

A bevelled edge creates a prismatic effect. You can often see its magic when you pass the Raffles Hotel in Singapore in the evenings.

We use reclaimed teak and old wood from the scrap yards to our pieces of furniture.

The sustainable material is denailed and then shaped with hand and simple tools.

Traditional process of sewing and nailing are used to make the robust structures of our furniture.

The stone cut is made through abrasion, which consists of sourcing the correct quality blocks and then putting it in a giant gang-saw to have the solid slabs for the marble tops.

After that a hammer and chisel is used to craft the piece into shape or give it different edge options.

Finally the marble is polished and small pores are filled with epoxy to ensure that there are no holes on the surface.

With over 3,000 years of history, the art of bone inlay stands as one of India’s most revered traditions of craftsmanship — a practice rooted in patience, artistry, and respect for nature. At ipse ipsa ipsum, we honor this heritage by ensuring every step of the process is carried out by hand, using only cruelty-free materials sourced responsibly from animals that have passed away naturally.

The journey begins with Inlay Crafting, where reclaimed bone is thoroughly cleaned, carefully hand-cut, and arranged chip by chip onto wooden furnishings, forming intricate motifs where no two embellishments are the same. This continues with Working with Bone Chips, in which delicate fragments of bone or mother of pearl are meticulously set into carved impressions, then surrounded by contrasting resin for a smooth finish.

Each piece evolves through Detailed Inlay Pattern, where every chip is individually shaped or pigmented, often absorbing color differently due to the natural porosity of bone. Patterns may be adjusted in scale to fit custom dimensions, ensuring balance and artistry are preserved. Finally, the process is completed with Filling It Up with Epoxy, as bone chips are secured in resin, hand-mixed and cured in sunlight. This artisanal method embraces natural variations in color, texture, and finish, making each creation unique.

Handcrafted from start to finish, bone inlay furniture requires a minimum of three weeks to complete. Every stage — from cutting to setting, patterning to finishing — reflects generations of knowledge passed down through master artisans. The result is a piece that not only embodies ancient artistry but also enriches modern interiors with timeless beauty and meaning.

Handcrafting Leather has long been a mark of refinement, artistry, and endurance. At ipse ipsa ipsum, we continue this legacy by blending centuries-old traditions with modern design sensibilities, ensuring every piece tells a story of craft and character.

The journey begins with Leather Upholstery, a technique with roots in 18th-century London, when upholsteries became highly sought after by interior designers. Some of our artisans have been trained by craftsmen who brought this heritage to India, merging the elegance of the Arts & Crafts movement with Indian artistry.

From there, our process extends to Leather Cladding, inspired by the romance of travel and the history of leather-clad trunks. Strips of saddle leather are cut, shaved, and carefully pasted to create distinctive patterns — tough, functional, yet undeniably beautiful.

We also embrace the unique textural artistry of Leather Weaving, where thin strips of premium leather are hand-woven to form striking patterns. This method not only creates depth and individuality but also makes efficient use of the material, celebrating both sustainability and design.

Handcrafted from start to finish, these techniques highlight the versatility of leather — transforming it into a medium of timeless elegance, strength, and innovation.

Rough stones are sourced from different mines around the world.

They are then buffed and cleaned. Next they are cut into thin slices. After that, they are cut and polished and inlayed in a resin.

The entire process is labour intensive and takes several days to do. No two pieces will ever be the same.

Each piece made, is unique.

During the Renaissance etching was a widely used technique to create lasting and elaborate patterns. Today the same ancient technique allows for the craftsman to imbue the same quality of permanency and beauty onto modern furniture.

The craftsman takes the brass sheet and stencils a desired pattern before placing it within a wooden drum filled with acid.The wooden drum is then rolled over to allow for the acid within to seep onto the exposed parts of the stencil. With the acid eating through the brass cleanly, a floral pattern is formed.

The use of heritage patterns and embellishments grant character to furniture.

What techniques would you use to imbuse the objects you own with your style?