Passed down through generations, traditional craft techniques preserve centuries of knowledge and skilled workmanship. Moradabad-based Raíz Studio draws on this legacy in its latest collection, adapting traditional metalworking for contemporary homes. “Raíz means ‘root’ in Spanish, which felt fitting because the brand is rooted in traditional wisdom which is reinterpreted for contemporary living. The idea was to take the age-old knowledge and workmanship and create objects that feel modern, sculptural and relevant to how people live today,” says Sara Hussain, founder, Raíz Studio.
Titled Collection 2, the range includes serving pieces, candle stands, trays, bowls and decorative objects, with metal as the common thread.
Aluminium forms the base of much of the collection, while stainless steel is used for select serving pieces. Available in warm gold and silver finishes, the objects retain visible variations in shape and texture that reflect their handmade production. Each piece is slightly different.
“Collection 2 draws from wanting to make metal feel less rigid. While the Monolith sub collection is quite architectural and solid, the Molten range is much more dynamic and intentionally imperfect. The Glyph collection of serving spoons, cheese knives, cake servers and smaller serving pieces have subtle ornamentation and is unlike conventional serve ware,” adds Hussain.
First unveiled at Shoppe Object in New York, Collection 2 is now available in India through the Raíz Studio website, bringing Moradabad’s metalworking tradition into contemporary domestic spaces.