Clockwise from top left: Mehendi candles and Deepam holders, the Cinnamon collection, large Mehendi candle, the Vanilla collection, Mint pillows.

Kaaya’s high-quality handcrafted materials are made from natural fibers. The company focuses on making products using sustainable methods and materials, such as vegetable dyes and azo-free dyes. Kaaya’s artisan embroiderers create designs that are finely detailed, surpassing machine embroidery in their delicacy. The company’s newest line of pillows and fabrics are made of “ahimsa,” or peaceful silk, which is created without harming the silk worm. Given the beauty of Kaaya’s designs, it’s no surprise that the company’s founder, Vinitha Watson, is an avid devotee of architectural design.