RARA Studio Featured in The New Indian Express

We are honoured to be featured by The New Indian Express in their lifestyle editorial exploring the philosophy, craft, and emotional depth behind RARA Studio.

The feature traces RARA’s journey from a single found piece to a full-fledged furniture atelier rooted in memory, material, and meaning. It reflects the belief that objects are not merely functional — they are vessels of lived experience, shaped by time, touch, and craftsmanship.

Excerpts from the Feature

The article opens with the beginnings of RARA Studio — a chair, a lamp, and a chest of drawers whose grain seemed to hum with stories of the past — marking the start of a deeply personal journey for Arshita Singhvi, founder of RARA.

It highlights how the name RARA, derived from the Italian word for “rare,” reflects the studio’s ethos of curating one-of-a-kind pieces, each chosen for its individuality and narrative rather than replication.

The feature also connects RARA’s origins to the making of Donna Cucina, where sourcing vintage and antique furniture to create warmth and character sparked a deeper appreciation for restoration and curation. As shared in the article,

“I just kept collecting more, not for the sake of it, but because each one spoke to me in a way I can’t really describe.”

A significant focus is placed on RARA’s restoration philosophy — enhance, but never erase — respecting patina, texture, and the quiet marks left by time.

The editorial further traces this sensibility back to Singhvi’s upbringing in Jodhpur, surrounded by craftspeople, palaces, and traditional ateliers — shaping an eye that values authenticity, restraint, and emotional design over mass production.

Selected pieces from the atelier, such as the Evening Drifter bar trolley, Paw and Panels chest of drawers, and an upcoming rosewood chest, are noted for the stories they continue to carry even after restoration.

As the feature beautifully concludes, for RARA, design is emotion — guided by a piece’s story rather than imposed form.

Read the full feature on The New Indian Express →