Encompassing the cultures and traditions, imbibing the artistry of interiors from India, Asia, the South Pacific, British Colonial design style take elements from the international continents that were once part of the British Empire.

Create a dramatic impression with neutral shades and dark teak wood furniture with an interplay of local motifs like paisley, lotus, elephants and peacocks, mixing with traditional British furniture.These interiors have soft subtle textures, ivories and linen whites, with elegantly carved dark wood almirahs and hope chests, creating comfortable sophistication in light and airy spaces but with a touch of British formality. Choose from old hope trunks, distressed cabinets, folk painted tribal jharokhas and dark rosewood Calcutta Cabinets.

Lightweight and eclectic handloom printed fabrics, authentic textiles with floral paisleys, colorful ikats and joyful animal prints in cotton throws, tossed over the Maharaja bed or used as a blanket in the evening carelessly draped over the plantation chair, the ambiance is captured in the romantic monsoon settings of the tea estates.

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