Today on the blog, we feature, Prabha, designer and founder of TIYSHA, Bangalore; a home grown label for silver jewellery. Meet the maker at the February 2020 edition of By Hand from the Heart Makers Market in Chennai.
Tell us a bit about yourself. Why did you become a maker? Why is making so important to you?
My name is Prabha, I am a software professional who loves and hoards a lot of silver jewellery. Crafting was always my passion; even if it is simple idea I love to design; especially traditional south Indian designs.
How did you begin your business?
I come from a family of jewellers. Tiysha was started as a home brand more than a year back and we explored business possibilities through social media.
What is the story behind your brand name?
Tiysha – Named after my two daughters, Tiya and Sasha.
Your work space & the artisans you work with.
We have our own team of karigars who make silver and gold jewels in Tamil Nadu.
Your favorite work tool.
Pliers
What is currently on your work table?
We are working more on fusion jewellery that gives a modern and yet a infusion of traditional look. We do love working on the traditional designs as well.
What are your displaying at the By Hand, From The Heart.
We would be displaying finely crafted pieces of temple jewellery, fusion jewellery which includes Earrings, Jhumkas, Necklaces, Bangles and Nosepins.
Meet the Maker @
By Hand from the Heart: Makers Market – 29th Edit
7 – 8 February 2020, Friday – Saturday | 10 a.m – 9 p.m
Hanu Reddy Residences, No. 41/19, Poes Garden, Chennai 600086, India.
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