Jain has a collection of old costumes and textiles that inspire her, on the walls of her den.
Designer Payal Jain describes her den as a private sanctuary that she’s filled with trinkets, collectibles and memories.
Private sanctum "I am a very private person. My personal space is sacred, a silent and meditative sanctuary which allows me to retreat into my thoughts.
“We often have friends over, but my husband and I hang out with them in other parts of the house. My den remains my private sanctum and silent haven.”
Cosy haven “My space is an extension of my personality; it makes me feel in sync with myself. It is the place I go to transform my inspiration into colour, fabric and form.”
Your favourite piece “An old canoe from Kerala, which I acquired 20 years ago, beautifully aged and converted into a console. It holds all the knick-knacks floating around my den.”
Jain describes her den as a private sanctuary that she’s filled with trinkets, collectibles and memories. A lifetime of memories “The floor is raw cement, walls are textured in broken white with ridges and cracks. Colour fills every nook and corner.
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“Old costumes I collected over 25 years hang on the walls, treasures from my travels fill up all the empty spaces. Every remaining inch is filled with art, ceramics and books.”
Essential pieces “Mounted on the walls of my den is my precious collection of old costumes and textiles which continue to inspire and amaze me with their intricate detailing and aesthetics.”
The den in Jain's home is an extension of her personality. One thing your den would never have “A television.”
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If you could invite anyone… “My father, who is no longer with me, but has always been and will be, closest to my heart and soul.”
A signpost for the den “My space, silence please!”
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One adjective to describe it “Peaceful.”.
6 Floating-Home Concepts That Will Blow Your Mind
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