Nayab, meaning rare and precious, is a collection that takes you back to the gilded splendor of the Mughal courts. A collection that pays homage to an age when artistry knew no bounds.
Nayab invites you into an opulent world of statement hand-embroidered textiles that use the centuries-old Aari embroidery tradition that flourished during the Mughal era. The lustrous zari (metallic threads) glows against a sun-kissed palette of ivory, brown, and gold, evoking sandstone palaces, silk canopies, and gilded light. The tiny gold sequins catch light when you least expect it and glisten with grandeur.
Nayab is not your everyday basic. It is designed to transport you across time and space, offering a sensuous journey into the elegance of the Mughal era that is soothing in its warmth and undeniably spectacular in its presence.
In the Mughal courts, aesthetic cultivation was captured by the Indo-Persian concept of ẕauq—a refined sense of taste, connoisseurship, and discernment that dictated everything from the cadence of poetry and the preparation of a royal feast to the structural harmony of architectural spaces. Mughal emperors actively funded an unprecedented cross-cultural synthesis, blending Central Asian traditions with indigenous Indian techniques. Under royal patronage, creative explorations were elevated into symbols of enduring luxury and imperial identity.
Drawing direct inspiration from this golden age of Mughal craftsmanship, our hand-embroidered limited-edition collection honors an era where textiles were treated as fine art. Each piece is strikingly ceremonial, unashamedly opulent, and designed to shine.
Accent
Pillows
Crafted in a rich palette of ivory, radiant gold and majestic brown, Nayab accent pillows are handcrafted using the traditional Aari embroidery and bespoke trims that elevate the pieces into statement pieces of artisanal luxury. Made in premium heavyweight cotton fabrics with heirloom-quality construction, the pillows are stunning textural design statements that are tailored for spaces that refuse to be basic.
a
ceremonial
table
Elevate the act of dining into a theatrical, ceremonial ritual with our collection of luxury table linens. Handcrafted from premium cotton fabrics in a striking palette of crisp white and deep, grounding brown, these pieces serve as a dramatic canvas for breathtaking hand-embroidery.
Tiny gold sequins catch the light with every movement, mirroring the flickering candlelight of an imperial banquet. These are not merely linens; they are transportive, ceremonial textiles designed to recreate the opulence, gravity, and artistic sophistication of a Mughal court table.
Rarely has the art of Aari embroidery with zari been articulated into statement textiles for the home. This limited-edition collection stretches the boundaries of design for those who choose to live life like a celebration.