About the company

WHO WE ARE !

Craftsman at heart !

Welcome to the world of Kagal craft.

It is our constant endeavour to create something authentic and timeless.

Creating the perfect space filled with beauty and perfection.

 

Inspiration is mostly from travel which provide a reservoir of ideas and experiences.photographs provide a well documented gallery.the sense of beauty ornamentation and details are always a tribute to craftsman.

Traditional design vocabularies offer endless. Design options.

Goa Resorts

aim !

To find beauty in each project.

Always steadfast in our belief in one guiding principle  of being true to aesthetics.There is no definitive expression of period or style .It has  to be true to its purpose harmonise  with cultural and ecological context. To  preserve  ones territorial identity and build on historical roots .the pursuit of traditions is so important in such projects. due to tourism it is important to preserve ones unique identity to attract more tourist.the experience of an totally new environment with cultural differences is always exciting.

" KAGAL CRAFT is a collective of amazing people striving to build delightful products DESIGNS "

We provide bespoke interior Design services. We work to design, craft and execute luxury homes, weekend cottages, cafes, boutique hotels. Offices and commercial spaces. Restoration and conversion of old homes into boutiques stays.

Each project is unique in shaping environments that are harmonious and luxurious with effortless grace.

At kagal craft our approach is all encompassing designing for the total experience.

Imagination is where  the design of the rooms begin a series of layering with one influence merging into another till they are in harmony .

We strive to introduce a bit of culture and heritage something the owners can be proud of to pass on to the next generation.Its really important to create a sense of value for the services rendered.

founder

  • Studied at Sir J.J .school of arts, mumbai.
  • In interior design furniture and stage craft Worked at La Kozy chow patty mumbai.
  • Started own design firm in mumbai designing for multi national company DeBeers and British Diamond trading corporation designing and furnishing all their apartments in mumbai.
  • Offices of Hindustan diamond company, vip lounge of swissair, Ceat tyres etc..
  • Won awards from Lalit kala academy for best sketch while at J.J school.
  • Award from president of India for Best stall design for TATA Burroughs in Delhi.
  • After shifting to kolhapur designed several Army messes in Belguam and Meerut.
  • Designed and restored an old palace into a hotel in shahpura Rajasthan which was recently voted one of the luxurious hotels in the world.
  • Started painting after several trip to various wildlife areas around the world .
  • First solo exhibition in mumbai.
  • painting selected in The Bombay Art Society 104 th all India Annual Art exhibition 1996.
  • Painting selected for all woman’s show Jahangir art gallery.
  • Paintings in various Collections around the world .
  • Have restarted own design firm ‘ kagal craft ‘ with my brother. we also keep a collection of curated furniture and artefacts ,lights etc from all over India.
  • Designed and executed a lodge in South Africa with help of a South African architect.
  • Our beach house ‘Villa padavne by the sea in Konkan was voted in the top 5 best beach houses in India by saffron stay ..currently working on a restoration work for an old palatial mansion in Baroda.

 

founder

nandita pravinsinh ghatge

  • Studied at Sir J.J .school of arts, mumbai.
  • In interior design furniture and stage craft Worked at La Kozy chow patty mumbai.
  • Started own design firm in mumbai designing for multi national company DeBeers and British Diamond trading corporation designing and furnishing all their apartments in mumbai.
  • Offices of Hindustan diamond company, vip lounge of swissair, Ceat tyres etc..
  • Won awards from Lalit kala academy for best sketch while at J.J school.
  • Award from president of India for Best stall design for TATA Burroughs in Delhi.
  • After shifting to kolhapur designed several Army messes in Belguam and Meerut.
  • Designed and restored an old palace into a hotel in shahpura Rajasthan which was recently voted one of the luxurious hotels in the world.
  • Started painting after several trip to various wildlife areas around the world .
  • First solo exhibition in mumbai.
  • painting selected in The Bombay Art Society 104 th all India Annual Art exhibition 1996.
  • Painting selected for all woman’s show Jahangir art gallery.
  • Paintings in various Collections around the world .
  • Have restarted own design firm ‘ kagal craft ‘ with my brother. we also keep a collection of curated furniture and artefacts ,lights etc from all over India.
  • Designed and executed a lodge in South Africa with help of a South African architect.
  • Our beach house ‘Villa padavne by the sea in Konkan was voted in the top 5 best beach houses in India by saffron stay ..currently working on a restoration work for an old palatial mansion in Baroda.

 

founder

rajesh Achrekar