As is the case with any canvas, the beauty of our carpets is that they can vary from artisan to artisan, and yarn to yarn. Each of our carpets celebrate their inconsistencies which cannot be replicated by a machine or for that matter, even by hand -- truly making them one of a kind.
Philosophy
Mishcat Co aims at changing the way people perceive sustainable luxury in the global design world, by up cycling leftover sari scraps into one-of-a-kind carpets; and using each as a starting point to a new, beautifully curated space.
Working in rural areas across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, Mishcat Co supports a network of independent artisans and weavers who due to limitations, have not been able to move to bigger cities and work in large scale production houses.
As is the case with any canvas, the beauty of our carpets is that they can vary from artisan to artisan, and yarn to yarn. Each of our carpets celebrate their inconsistencies which cannot be replicated by a machine or for that matter, even by hand- truly making each one unique.
Core to the Mishcat design philosophy is the use of waste sari yarn. The finest leftover silk fibre is gathered from the sari industry, which is siphoned and hand carded into spools of yarn and then hand knotted. We believe that a carpet ought to be both the cornerstone as well as the foundation on which a room is curated. As our carpets move from inspiration to loom and from loom to home, the holistic energy that is felt in a well designed room's narrative is what we aim to achieve at every step of our process.
We invite you to have a closer look at everything we do, and browse through our catalogue- scroll through, get in touch, and a warm welcome to the Mishcat Co family.
About the Founder
Combining a love for sustainable design, traditional Indian craft, and tastefully done interior spaces, Ishrat Sahgal launched her boutique design house, Mishcat Co, in 2013. Backed with a degree in Interior Architecture and a minor in Art History from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), she has previously lived in New York City where she worked closely with renowned interior designer Susan Gutfreund, for clientele including art collectors, royal families and big retail giants. Recently, she was awarded the honor of being featured in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list, in the field of Industry, Manufacturing and Energy.
