Founder, Head designer
N Gunjal (B.Des Fashion Design, 2025) is the Founder and Head Designer of Aukiyo, a brand bridging traditional Indian heritage and contemporary fashion. Aukiyo collaborates with regional artisans to transform indigenous crafts into modern, youthful apparel through thoughtful small-batch production and a research-driven approach.
Aukiyo was born from a desire to bridge the gap between India’s craft heritage and contemporary fashion. It reimagines traditional textiles through modern silhouettes, colour, styling and surface development. By placing craft in a new context without losing its cultural roots, Aukiyo aims to make Indian craftsmanship relevant and desirable to today's consumers.
Aukiyo's distinctiveness lies in its youthful design and its research-led approach to craft. Their work emphasises thoughtful material selection, collaboration with skilled craft practitioners and textile producers, and considered small-batch production, creating clothing that balances craftsmanship and contemporary appeal.
Aukiyo focuses on translating the essence of craft into modern apparel through experimentation with prints, surface development, colour and silhouettes. They begin with research into the craft's regional identity and techniques and develop designs that retain cultural relevance while responding to contemporary dressing.
Contact: +91 9080878102
Email: aukiyo.official@gmail.com
Instagram: @aukiyo.official