The Alumni
Shubhangam Singh, a NIFT Jodhpur graduate in Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design (2020), is the Founder and Creative Director of Karigarwala. With 10 years of experience, he works with over 1,700 artisans across 90+ craft clusters, connecting traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Story behind the Craft Practice
Shubhangam Singh, a NIFT Jodhpur graduate in Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design (2020), is the Founder and Creative Director of Karigarwala. With 10 years of experience, he works with over 1,700 artisans across 90+ craft clusters, connecting traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Design Intervention
Karigarwala combines traditional crafts through contemporary forms, materials, finishes and functional applications. Its practice spans textiles, wood, metal, pottery, jewellery and leather, creating innovative products through craft-cluster fusion while retaining the distinct identity of each tradition.

Rajasthan, IndiaOrigin
Leheriya, Bandhani, Ajrakh, Dabu, Koftgiri, blue pottery and traditional embroideryAssociated Craft
Lexus Design Award India — Furniture Category RecognitionRecognition