Born and raised in Pune and now practicing from her studio in New Delhi, Vaishnavi Walvekar translates her formal Industrial Design [MFA Academy of Art University, San Francisco] training into a sculptural language—reinterpreting indigenous crafts into sculptural and functional art. Through her studio, Vāhe Ensemble, she creates a distinctive voice bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary expression, guided by conscious, slow production. Her first ensemble debuted at Salone del Mobile in 2022, challenging the ornamental status quo of papier-mâché, and was subsequently awarded the Contemporary Craftsmanship Award by Design Pataki in 2023.

Vaishnavi’s work is carried by international platforms such as 1st Dibs, Movimento Gallery, The Artling, Atrum, Lythore; and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Design Anthology and most recently internationally in the Financial Times. 

Mediums: Papier-mâché, Sheet Brass & Fabric