Committed to creating a cosy eco-friendly oasis? Curating a conscious home is a thoughtful process involving much deliberation—who made my products, how were they made, and what are they made from? These questions are quite natural. It’s best to choose brands that follow thoughtful manufacturing practices, prioritising artisan handmade over mass-produced factory labour and quality over quantity. Sometimes brands may use the term sustainable loosely, while still supporting irresponsible labour practices and excessive production amounts that inevitably lead to a lot of waste. This guide will help you on your journey towards finding eco-friendly and ethical home decor to suit every aesthetic.
CYAHI
From wall décor and handwoven baskets and cushion covers to coffee table trays, Cyahi has an extensive mix of contemporary items. Sustainability is at the core of Cyahi’s work. The brand makes each item to order. While this can lead to longer wait times, it ensures minimum to zero wastage.
HOME ARTISAN
Imagined in India, Home Artisan offers a unique selection of modern and elegant home décor products – from Scandinavian design inspired lanterns to geometric photo frames, the brand designs and curates products that reflect global trends.
DIFFERNITURE
Functionality and sustainability are rare when it comes to furniture, but Differniture, a sustainably designed range of furniture brand based out of New Delhi, makes this combination possible. The brand uses reclaimed material, salvaged wood, non-toxic finishes, which are then designed with an element of zero waste.
A TINY MISTAKE
A Tiny Mistake was founded with the ideology of promoting handmade Indian products in domestic and international markets. The brand has a dedicated team of carpenters, painters, carvers, metal workers and potters on the job, carefully hand-crafting bespoke home décor products. From petit accents, organisers to bowls, trays and plant holders, they have a wide range of items that will give your home a unique character.
SADAYA GUILD
This Mumbai-based furniture store sells hand-crafted furniture that is not mass produced. The store reclaims wood from structures like old homes and shops, and repurposes them into classy pieces of home décor. Inspired by Bombay’s local climate and materials, Sadaya Guild’s craftsmanship gravitates towards a “modernist aesthetic for lounge and dining furniture.”
GOOD EARTH
This sustainable luxury decor brand has been one of the first to lead the sustainable era. From intricate accents and lanterns to dinnerware, tea and coffee sets, serve ware, vases, hand-painted boxes, terracotta bowls and centrepieces, Good Earth designs some exquisite home accessories.