A Design Journey through India

Weylandts has unveiled its immersive new collection inspired by the textures and craft traditions encountered throughout the brand’s long-standing journey through India.

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For more than two decades, India has been a source of inspiration for Weylandts, culminating in ‘The Journey of Design | India Chapter’: a collection inspired by the landscape, people, and craft traditions encountered throughout the brand’s travels across the country.

Unveiled at an exclusive preview hosted at the historic 82 Adderley Street space in Cape Town, the collection reflects years of collaboration with artisans and suppliers whose knowledge and skill have become deeply woven into the brand’s design language. Many of these partnerships span more than a decade, creating opportunities for meaningful exchange and a shared dedication to preserving traditional methods of making.

“For us, travel has always been about discovering beauty in unexpected places,” says Chris Weylandt. “India continually reminds us that craftsmanship is not just about the final object, but about the journey, the process, and the people behind it.”

Weylandts has worked closely with makers who continue to practise techniques that have remained largely unchanged for generations. Across the collection, sculptural silhouettes, hand-finished metals, carved timber, and richly textured stone reflect this dialogue between design and traditional artistry.

Many of the collection’s metal pieces are crafted in Moradabad, known globally for its metalworking heritage, where artisans still employ ancient sand-casting methods to create hand-finished pieces. Similarly, the collection’s stone pieces are crafted from marble sourced from Rajasthan, a region renowned for its centuries-old stone industry.

“The journey of the product and the amount of effort that goes into making these pieces sets us apart,” says Chris Weylandt. “We are passionate about finishes, obsessed with detail, and dedicated to craft.” | weylandts.co.za

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