A sari from the Garland collection Sanjay Garg is no stranger to Koyambedu flower market. It is a place he frequents during his visits to Chennai. He loves flowers, jasmine being his favourite. Little wonder that his store in Chennai — that he launched in 2002 — is called Malligai. The inspiration And now, the … Read more
Recently, while attending an event in Mallorca, Spain, I spotted a foreigner wearing a tulsi bead necklace. When I commented on how ‘Indian’ it looks, he immediately apologised to me and said that he didn’t mean to appropriate it. I told him, “Absolutely not. It’s just a bead. It’s not made exclusively for Indians, and … Read more
Sanjay Garg | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Designer Sanjay Garg reached the Raw Mango store in Hyderabad nursing a hangover from the launch party. Post a rushed ‘ Hi, Hello’ to his staff, he spots some of his loyal customers-turned-friends. They hug, greet each other and make promises to stay in touch over Whatsapp. “Did … Read more
Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season At Raw Mango, cupboards are thrown open with a gleeful flourish normally reserved … Read more
From Raw Mango’s collection “This is the first interview in a washroom,” laughs Sanjay Garg as we take a quick walk through of his 5,400 sq.ft. store, Malligai, ahead of its launch in Chennai. The washroom with its unique vanity unit and old brass tap is a teaser for a beautiful restoration drama. The charming … Read more