Inside a restored colonial building in Mumbai’s Ballard Estate, Aequo introduces a clear and considered way of looking at craft. The space, designed by architect Ivan Oddos, is shaped by tall windows, soft light, and a palette of stone and matte surfaces that lets the materials speak. Objects are placed with intention and the workshop at the back keeps the process close to the visitor, making the act of making part of the experience.

What sets Aequo apart is how it brings international designers and Indian artisans into close collaboration. These partnerships are initiated and developed by the gallery, creating room for techniques to shift, for new forms to emerge, and for craft to evolve in real time. It is a model that blurs geographies and expands what contemporary design can look like in an Indian context.

Founded by Tarini Jindal Handa and French designer Florence Louisy, the gallery is shaped by their combined interest in material, process, and experimentation. Their perspectives bring together a global design approach with a grounded understanding of Indian craftsmanship.