Ikai Asai
Simply translated, Ikai Asai means a desire – an aspiration to live well. Founded by Ms. Ananya Birla, Ikai Asai has always been a brand rooted in artisan-made products, elevating Indian craft through thoughtful design, material intelligence, and long-standing relationships with Indian craft communities. She started Ikai Asai with a simple belief that Indian craft deserves a larger place in the contemporary conversations. Afterall, craft is more than mere nostalgia, it is a part of our lived experience, in its many forms as timeless, living traditions.
As Ikai Asai grows, we are expanding beyond products into a digital-first, editorial platform that seeks to shape ideas, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and present India’s art, craft, culture and design story to the world.
An integral part of Ikai Asai is Bespoke – a collection of custom-designed, evocative pieces that focuses on Indian craftsmanship. Designed to be collectibles, these editioned pieces are an extension of the artisan-led ethos of Ikai Asai.
