I first met Preeta at her MiradorLife design studio in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, during the GreenItch event. She was explaining the benefits of choosing sustainable home furniture to me, but I could barely hear her over the din of the audience. So we settled on dining chairs. Here, I fully understood her purpose of bringing a sustainable dimension to furnish our homes.
When I heard words like upcycle, recycle, and eco-friendly, I thought to myself that it’s nothing new because upcycling and recycling is a common practice in Indian homes. However, after a few more minutes of conversing with her, I realized Preeta is not only helping create a positive environmental impact, but also making a difference in the lives of underprivileged artisans of India. With her unique collection of wall art and figurines, she is also playing a major role in reviving the dying art forms like Pasmina, Tanjore, Dhokra, Pinchwai, and more.