Klove
By : | December 31, 2012
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Klove studio by Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth, is a luxury boutique studio where these self-taught artists blend Indian craftsmanship with handmade glass blowing techniques to create classic, contemporary yet glamorous pieces of art. Simple materials like stones, brass, metal and wood is used along with blown glass to create pure delight! So you have stunning chandeliers, pendant lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lights, table lamps along with an extraordinary collection of home accessories. They also specialize in creating sculptures and installations designed especially for indoor and outdoor commercial spaces. Another appealing facet of the brand is that not only do they create unique pieces customized according to a clients requirements but in case any of them wishes to keep a design exclusive to them, they can do so by purchasing the entire design and such collections are never replicated.

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klove Blog In a short span, Klove has evolved from a small venture to growing enterprise amassing loyal followers in both India and abroad. It’s popularity can be attributed to the fact that the brand has managed to garner wide appreciation and has been acknowledged with numerous awards- Best Lighting (2007) and Young Talent (2006) award in Elle Décor and EDIDA awards for two consecutive years to name a few. The talented duo has been actively participating in a number of national and international showcasing newer designs every year ensuring the focus and visibility remains on the brand. Some of the shows they have been a part of are Ambiente, Messe, Frankfurt – Oct 2007, Wills India Fashion Week – February 2008 and March 2009, Vistaar, Seven Art Limited – Oct 2008 and the highly celebrated Scènes d’intérieur, Maison & Objet, Paris, France Sept 2011 and will also be participating in the same eminent show in Jan 2013.
Not surprisingly, they have to their credit an impressive roster of clientele all over the world including celebrity designers, bollywood personalities, and can be spotted in luxury hotels, restaurants, and other prestigious premium properties. Some of the popular names include Shilpa Shetty, Bipasha Basu, Sussanne Roshan, Manish Arora, Tarun Tahiliani, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Siddharth Tytler, Rajesh Thakur, Park Hotels, Conran Shop, Alliance Merchandising, F-Bar, Unitech, the Vatika Group, H2O, Ranna Gill, Hard Rock Café (Delhi) and Rohit Bal (Cibo Grape Fountain).

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Presently Klove products are being retailed abroad in stores such as Conran Shop UK and The One Total Home Experience LLC chain in the Middle East which are both highly respected names. In India, apart from flagship studio at Green Park, Klove is retailing through select stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Prateek and Gautams ability to create beauty out of simple elements, bring alive any space with their incredible pieces and still be able to relate to individual sensibilities are qualities which will help the brand stay strong in the domestic market and continue to capture the imagination of audiences globally.

Aekta Kapoor is the editor of Atelier, a monthly luxury lifestyle glossy published from New Delhi and distributed across 25 cities in India and Europe. She is also the editor of Atelier Diva, a monthly magazine for urban Indian women. Prior to her current role, she was part of the launch team of Marie Claire India.
 

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