#POV: You can also sit on your art, and eat off of it too

A home must be like music, filled with objects that lend themselves to an aesthetic rhythm. Ask Delhi-based Namit Khanna—founder and creative director of Nama Home— who seems to have understood the nuances of this philosophy, with chairs, tables, and accessories that could double-up as works of art... Metal lines weave across the construction like a gilded sketch come to life; a drink table is shaped like a whale’s tail; and a candle stand resembles a nimbus. It’s minimalism to maximum impact.

“The concept of ‘less is more’ was coined by German industrial designer Dieter Rams, but I truly embraced it while working for a design studio in Italy, post my masters degree, in 2019,” Namit tells Bazaar India. “There, the design language was of clean lines and shapes, and I realised I loved it because it allowed me to express myself better. In fact, I believe, the toughest designs are often the simplest,” the 25-year-old states. In July 2020, Namit established his brand Nama Home, and praise was quick to follow with a number of prestigious décor awards. Working primarily with iron, steel, brass, and aluminium, the young designer turns to humanity for inspiration in an attempt to bring the pieces to life. “I try my best to infuse life into my designs. They become my ‘beings’ and this is how I want them to be perceived. I give them a name, I try to build an identity for them,” he states.

The result? Each design has a personality of its own. “When something evokes a feeling greater than itself, it becomes spiritual,” he professes. Many of the pieces are inspired by the ocean as well, as Namit is an avid scuba diver. “The ocean always intrigues me; it’s so vast and beautiful.” This is why he tied up with a marine conversation organization to donate 10 percent of the sales of the Balena table—inspired by a whale’s tail—to save the seas around the Andamans. While a new prototype takes Namit around a month to create, crafting a piece from an existing design takes a week. The brand follows international quality controls, and while customising is sometimes undertaken, the original design is considered sacrosanct. And truth be told, the beauty lies in the original itself.

Here are some of his favourites. 

Furniture available on www.namahome.in