Tikau

Tikau took part of Be Open Space, flash market at The Dock with Tom Dixon in London in September 2012 and presented their collection consisting of handmade home décor and clothing accessories for everyday wear. TIKAU combines Scandinavian design and Indian handicraft
traditions with the vision of employing and empowering the
artisans of rural India. The word Tikau comes from Hindi and
means sustainable and durable. Luxurious materials are
hand processed and designed to be sustainable in terms of the
environment, quality and aesthetics. Ecological considerations
are at the root of our designs: local environmentally-friendly
raw materials include bamboo, organic cotton, non-dyed wool,
banana fiber, cashmere and recycled sari fabrics. Most of our
products are non-dyed or use natural dyes and the use of hand-
made processes minimizes energy consumption.
Taking a uniquely long-term, personal and human approach,
Tikau collaborates directly with its 120 artisans, combining
Scandinavian design skills and traditional craftsmanship in
their home villages of India. Because each item is hand-made,
it expresses the unique and individual signature of the artisan
who made it.
Tikau works in close collaboration with the charity-based
NGO Tikau Share. Sustainability, human dignity and global 
solidarity are at the heart of the Tikau identity.

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