{"id":14757,"date":"2026-08-23T19:41:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T14:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namayah.com\/blog\/?p=14757"},"modified":"2026-08-23T19:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T14:11:54","slug":"how-indian-craftsmanship-is-influencing-global-interior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namayah.com\/blog\/how-indian-craftsmanship-is-influencing-global-interior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"How Indian Craftsmanship Is Influencing Global Interior Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship is influencing global interior design by bringing <strong>handmade materials, regional techniques, rich textures, cultural storytelling, and artisanal individuality<\/strong> into contemporary spaces. Instead of simply reproducing traditional Indian interiors, designers are adapting techniques such as weaving, carving, metalwork, block printing, embroidery, and jaali into modern furniture, lighting, textiles, screens, and architectural details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shift reflects a wider interest in interiors that feel personal and tactile rather than mass-produced. Recent Indian design coverage shows craftsmanship increasingly being treated as a contemporary design language rather than merely a symbol of heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Indian Craftsmanship Matters in Modern Interiors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has an exceptionally diverse craft landscape. Different regions have developed distinctive approaches to textiles, wood, metal, ceramics, stone, basketry, painting, and architectural ornament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That diversity gives interior designers a broad material vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship can introduce qualities that are difficult to reproduce through industrial manufacturing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visible human workmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactile surfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material variation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sense of permanence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is particularly relevant to contemporary interiors, where designers may want a room to remain clean and restrained without making it feel anonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Institute of Indian Interior Designers&#8217; work on Indian craft interiors similarly highlights the potential of traditional materials and techniques to be used in expressive, practical, and contemporary spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Heritage to Contemporary Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest change is not simply that Indian crafts are appearing in more homes. It is <strong>how they are being used<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional craft can easily become decorative shorthand: carved furniture, bright textiles, brass objects, and ornate patterns placed together to create an immediately recognizable \u201cIndian\u201d look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contemporary designers are taking a different approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A traditional technique may be separated from its original context and applied to a minimalist chair. A historic textile technique may become upholstery. A regional material might be turned into lighting. A traditional screen pattern can inspire a contemporary partition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates interiors that are influenced by India without attempting to recreate a palace, haveli, or historic regional home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent design projects in India illustrate this transition. Architectural Digest India, for example, has documented contemporary interiors where Indian craft elements become part of the overall spatial language rather than being treated as isolated decorative objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indian Textiles Add Texture and Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Textiles are among India&#8217;s most influential contributions to interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian weaving, embroidery, printing, dyeing, and quilting traditions offer designers an enormous range of textures and patterns. Materials can be used for curtains, cushions, upholstery, bedcovers, wall panels, rugs, and other soft furnishings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Techniques associated with Indian textiles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Block printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ikat weaving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kantha-inspired quilting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embroidery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handloom weaving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional dyeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brocade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional rug-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attraction is not only visual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A handworked textile can soften an otherwise architectural room while adding a layer of cultural and material history. A restrained textile can also work effectively in a contemporary interior where the surrounding furniture has simple silhouettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian textiles are increasingly being translated into modern products rather than preserved only in traditional forms. A recent Doshi Levien collection for HAY, for example, draws on Indian embroidery and quilting traditions while presenting them through contemporary industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood Carving and Furniture Bring Tactility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian woodworking traditions provide another powerful source of inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carved wood can be used for doors, screens, furniture, wall panels, headboards, architectural details, and decorative objects. Contemporary designers can retain the material richness of carved timber while simplifying the overall shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This combination is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A heavily decorated traditional object can dominate a room. A contemporary object using the same underlying craft language can become a subtle focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent Indian furniture design also demonstrates renewed interest in traditional forms such as the <strong>charpai<\/strong> and <strong>chowki<\/strong>, reinterpreting them through contemporary silhouettes and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broader lesson for global interiors is that heritage does not have to dictate form. A designer can preserve the craft technique while changing the scale, proportion, function, or context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaali Is Inspiring Modern Screens and Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaali is one of the most recognizable examples of Indian architectural craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These perforated screens have historically been used to filter light, provide privacy, and support ventilation while creating intricate patterns. Their visual appeal makes them particularly adaptable to contemporary architecture and interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the idea of the jaali can appear in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Room dividers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet fronts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stair screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Window treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative wall panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal partitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its influence also demonstrates an important principle: <strong>traditional craftsmanship can solve modern spatial problems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than treating jaali as purely ornamental, designers can use perforation to control visibility, light, airflow, and visual separation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Architectural Digest India has documented the relationship between historic lattice traditions and their contemporary architectural interpretations, including the evolution of jaali within the Indian context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weaving Connects Craft With Contemporary Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Woven materials bring another dimension to modern interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cane, bamboo, grass, cotton, wool, and other fibers can create visual warmth without requiring elaborate ornamentation. Woven surfaces can appear on chairs, lampshades, baskets, rugs, screens, headboards, and furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially useful in minimalist interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A room with hard architectural surfaces can feel more welcoming when woven materials introduce irregularity and softness. The handmade quality also creates contrast with smooth glass, polished stone, or manufactured surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This balance between refined architecture and tactile craft is helping Indian techniques move beyond traditional settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metalwork Creates Sculptural Focal Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian metal craftsmanship has long included techniques involving brass, bronze, copper, silver, and other metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contemporary interiors, metalwork can move beyond small decorative objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can become:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wall installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sculptural objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architectural accents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brass is particularly effective when paired with wood, stone, neutral fabrics, or contemporary furniture because its surface provides warmth and visual contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important shift is toward using metalwork as part of a room&#8217;s design composition rather than simply filling shelves with decorative artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Materials Support a More Tactile Design Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship is closely connected to locally available materials. Historically, artisans worked with materials suited to regional environments and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contemporary designers can reinterpret that material knowledge through modern applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone, clay, wood, natural fibers, metal, and handmade textiles can all contribute to spaces where the material itself becomes part of the visual experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach also aligns with growing interest in interiors that emphasize texture and material authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, natural does not automatically mean sustainable. Responsible sourcing, production methods, durability, transportation, and artisan compensation all matter. Designers should evaluate the complete supply chain rather than treating \u201chandmade\u201d or \u201cnatural\u201d as automatic sustainability claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indian Craft and the New Meaning of Luxury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luxury interior design is increasingly moving beyond obvious signs of expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highly manufactured object can communicate price, but a carefully made object can communicate something different: <strong>time, skill, scarcity, and human attention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps explain why craftsmanship has become increasingly important to contemporary luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian artisans can offer techniques that are difficult to reproduce at scale. A hand-finished surface may contain small variations that make each piece distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent coverage of Indian home d\u00e9cor describes this movement as a blending of craftsmanship, contemporary aesthetics, sustainability, and luxury rather than a simple return to historical styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future of luxury may therefore depend less on ornament and more on provenance, material quality, craftsmanship, and the story behind an object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability and the Artisan Economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craft can also have an important social and economic dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNESCO has highlighted initiatives connecting rural craftspeople with designers, organizations, export markets, hospitality, and interior decoration. Such collaborations can help traditional practices remain economically viable while allowing designers to experiment with contemporary applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But responsible craft-led design requires more than simply purchasing handmade products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good practice can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working directly or transparently with artisan communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying fair compensation for skilled labor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crediting cultural and regional techniques accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding misleading claims about handmade production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing durable pieces rather than disposable d\u00e9cor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding where materials originate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting the continued transmission of craft skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes craftsmanship not just a design choice, but potentially part of a more thoughtful design ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Designers Are Moving Beyond \u201cTraditional Indian\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most significant developments is the move away from a single visual definition of Indian design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is not one aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contemporary project might draw from Rajasthan, Kerala, Gujarat, Bengal, Kashmir, Karnataka, Northeast India, or several regions at once. Each has different materials, techniques, histories, and visual languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most successful contemporary applications tend to respect that diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of combining every recognizable Indian motif in one room, designers can choose a specific craft, material, or technique and place it within a restrained contemporary framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a more sophisticated result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space does not need to announce that it is \u201cIndian.\u201d The craftsmanship can simply be part of its identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bring Indian Craftsmanship Into a Modern Interior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to redesign an entire room to incorporate Indian craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with one meaningful element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose a statement textile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a handwoven or block-printed textile as upholstery, a cushion, runner, curtain, or wall hanging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Add one handcrafted furniture piece<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A carved wooden chair, woven bench, chowki, or contemporary interpretation of a traditional form can become the room&#8217;s focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Use craft as a partition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contemporary interpretation of jaali, woven screening, or carved panels can divide spaces without creating a solid visual barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Introduce handmade lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A handcrafted pendant or lamp can combine traditional material techniques with a modern silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Pair craft with restraint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let one detailed piece stand against simpler walls and furniture. This prevents the room from becoming visually crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Tell the object&#8217;s story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever possible, understand the craft, region, material, and maker behind a piece. This creates a more meaningful relationship with the object than buying purely for appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship can be powerful, but it can also be poorly integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid treating every traditional object as interchangeable. Craft traditions have specific cultural and regional contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid excessive ornamentation. A room does not become more authentic simply because it contains more decorative objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid mixing unrelated motifs without a clear visual strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid assuming handmade automatically means ethical or sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, avoid reducing Indian craftsmanship to a decorative \u201ctheme.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest interiors allow craft to interact naturally with architecture, furniture, light, materials, and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Future of Indian Craftsmanship in Global Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship is increasingly being treated as a source of <strong>design knowledge<\/strong>, not simply decorative inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That distinction matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional techniques can influence contemporary furniture construction, material experimentation, spatial planning, surface design, lighting, and architectural detailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, modern designers can help create new markets for traditional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent Indian design coverage suggests this relationship is already developing: craft-led brands and designers are translating heritage techniques into contemporary furniture, textiles, lighting, and d\u00e9cor rather than preserving them only as historical artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opportunity is to create a two-way relationship. Contemporary design can provide new applications for traditional skills, while traditional craftsmanship can give contemporary design greater texture, identity, and human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Indian craftsmanship in interior design?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship in interior design refers to the use or reinterpretation of traditional Indian making techniques, materials, patterns, and artisanal skills in furniture, architecture, textiles, lighting, d\u00e9cor, and other interior elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Indian craftsmanship becoming popular in global interiors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers designers distinctive textures, materials, patterns, cultural stories, and evidence of human workmanship. It can also provide warmth and individuality within contemporary spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Indian crafts are used in interior design?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common examples include weaving, block printing, embroidery, wood carving, metalwork, pottery, stone carving, cane and bamboo work, rug-making, jaali, and other regional craft traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can Indian craft work in minimalist interiors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use one or two carefully selected handcrafted pieces against simple architectural backgrounds. A woven chair, carved panel, handmade textile, or sculptural light can add character without overwhelming a minimalist space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Indian craftsmanship sustainable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craft production can support durability, local skills, and artisan livelihoods, but sustainability depends on materials, sourcing, production, transportation, labor practices, and product lifespan. Handmade should not automatically be treated as synonymous with sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is jaali in interior design?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaali is a perforated lattice or screen tradition associated with South Asian architecture. In contemporary interiors, its principles can inspire partitions, screens, cabinet fronts, facades, lighting, and decorative panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can traditional Indian furniture work in modern homes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Traditional forms can be paired with contemporary architecture and simplified surroundings. Designers can also reinterpret forms such as the charpai or chowki using updated proportions, materials, and functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can designers use Indian craftsmanship respectfully?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designers should understand the origin and cultural context of a technique, accurately represent its makers and traditions, avoid reducing complex traditions to generic motifs, and establish transparent and fair relationships with artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian craftsmanship is influencing global interior design because it offers something contemporary spaces increasingly value: <strong>material depth, human skill, cultural identity, and individuality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most interesting direction is not a return to heavily traditional interiors. Instead, it is the reinterpretation of Indian craft through modern architecture, furniture, lighting, textiles, and spatial design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From handwoven textiles and carved wood to jaali-inspired screens and contemporary metalwork, these techniques demonstrate that heritage can evolve without losing its character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For designers and homeowners, the lesson is simple: Indian craftsmanship does not need to dominate a room to transform it. Sometimes a single handmade object, thoughtfully chosen and given enough space to breathe, can give an entire interior a stronger sense of place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Indian Craftsmanship Is Influencing Global Interior Design<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14621,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,1],"tags":[15],"class_list":["post-14757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artisan-treasures","category-blog","tag-artisan-treasures"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Indian Craftsmanship Is Influencing Global Interior Design - Namayah | Timeless Indian Craftsmanship for Modern Luxury Living<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how Indian 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