At the recently concluded THE WADE ASIA 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, Vaishnavi Mundra took the stage as part of the Material Review-Brand Presentation Series to introduce Bramola, an Indian furniture brand known for blending craftsmanship with artistry. Introducing herself as a furniture manufacturer, Mundra spoke to the audience of architects and designers who, she said, “Are always in search of something unique; something that elevates a project, delights clients and adds a touch of your personal signature.” That, she explained, is where Bramola steps in. “We make timeless furniture pieces that look like art, handcrafted and hand-painted, infused with soul and storytelling.” Learn more about Bramola’s philosophy that connects heritage with modernity on SURFACES REPORTER (SR).
Design meets craft
Tracing Bramola’s origins, she added, “Bramola is the design-forward expression of classic furniture that was born in 1992 with the simple vision of promoting Indian craftsmanship globally through solid wood furniture that fuses Indian artistry with global sensibilities.” More than three decades later, Bramola continues to carry its legacy of classic furniture by creating bespoke heirloom pieces that fit seamlessly into modern spaces.
Mundra further explained what defines Bramola’s signature and sets it apart in a design ecosystem increasingly dominated by mass production. “Our first signature is hand-carved furniture,” she said. “Every piece is made in our factory, with hand-carved detailing that adds a touch of royalty and luxe, making it worth far more than its price.” The second signature element lies in Bramola’s hand-painted furniture, born from collaborations with artisans at Visva-Bharati University in Shantiniketan. “We wanted to give them a platform to showcase their craftsmanship to the world, and also a sustainable means of livelihood,” she emphasized. However, the most distinctive aesthetic signature of Bramola lies in its distressed finish, a style that has made the brand synonymous with the art of perfect imperfection. “Distressing is the art of artificially aging furniture so that it adds character, depth and a perennial charm,” she explained. This signature touch she credited to Bramola’s co-founder Ms Soma Singh Roy, who is an expert trained in the UK and North Carolina. Every distressed piece at Bramola carries her signature, and no two pieces are ever the same.
Timeless charm
Even with its global reach, Bramola’s soul remains deeply Indian. As Mundra expressed, “We don’t just recreate Indian art; we reinterpret it.” Their collections celebrate regional artistry through inlay work, Batali carving, Madhubani painting, mandala patterns and Shantiniketan-inspired art, transforming traditional motifs into modern statements. And it is in their process, wood becomes texture, the brush becomes their story and tradition becomes timeless.