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Fashion Value Chain
03-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Orange Tree Launches Immersive 6th Store in Raipur
Jodhpur-based lifestyle brand Orange Tree has opened its 6th experiential store in Raipur, marking a key milestone in its expansion journey. Nestled amid greenery on Devpuri Road, the 2,000 sq ft store brings together contemporary aesthetics and India's rich artisanal heritage under one immersive retail experience. This new space is more than just a showroom — it's a curated experience. Every section, from living and dining to bedroom displays, is designed to evoke a home-like ambiance, allowing customers to easily envision Orange Tree's lighting, furniture, and décor in their own spaces. The journey begins with a Wall of Fame, showcasing the evolution of Orange Tree's parent company, Basant, followed by a captivating Décor Wall and a Material Library presenting an array of woods, metals, stones, fibres, and marbles in diverse finishes. The Craftsmanship Wall spotlights traditional techniques interwoven into modern designs, underscoring the brand's commitment to artistry, sustainability, and innovation. One of the highlights is the Lighting Section, where Orange Tree's luminous creations blend function with form — with standouts like the Abascus Collection, known for its artisanal detailing, and the Andaman Collection, reflecting refined modern elegance. Founder Gaurav Jain commented, 'Raipur's emergence as an economic and cultural hub presents exciting opportunities. We're thrilled to bring globally inspired designs rooted in Indian craftsmanship to this dynamic city.' The Raipur store reflects Orange Tree's mission to offer modern artisanal living, creating a sensory-rich shopping experience that celebrates both creativity and culture.
Fashion Value Chain
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Orange Tree Showcases Design-Led Craft at HGH India 2025
Contemporary lifestyle brand Orange Tree is set to impress visitors at the 17th edition of HGH India Trade Show with a curated showcase of its design-forward furniture, lighting, and décor collections. The exhibition takes place from July 1 to July 4 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, where Orange Tree will display at Hall 3, Booth B48. Founded by Gaurav Jain, a second-generation entrepreneur, Orange Tree serves as the retail arm of Basant, one of India's premier furniture exporters supplying to global names like Pottery Barn and West Elm across 20+ countries. The brand is known for blending contemporary aesthetics with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating pieces that elevate modern Indian homes. At HGH India, Orange Tree will present top-sellers from signature collections such as Andaman, Kyoto, Abacus, Doux, Lunora, and more. Among highlights is the Abacus Console Table, inspired by the ancient calculating tool, featuring handwoven and sculpted details. The Neo Kyoto Bedside Table, crafted from solid wood, offers elegance with its smooth curves and spherical legs. The Kaba Bench, upholstered in bouclé, exemplifies tactile comfort and sculptural grace. Lighting takes a center stage with pieces like the Cici Chandelier from the Lunora Collection, where intersecting arcs and frosted glass shades reflect minimalist movement and a warm glow. Sustainability also takes focus with the Doux Edit, a décor line made using factory waste. Notable is the Sierra Coaster, inspired by mountain ranges and crafted from Banswara marble scraps, bringing beauty and eco-consciousness to tabletops. 'We are proud to present contemporary collections that are deeply rooted in Indian craftsmanship. Our participation at HGH India reflects our commitment to the 'Make in India' vision and our drive to showcase the strength of indigenous design to the vibrant community of architects and interior designers,' said Gaurav Jain, Founder of Orange Tree.
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
In Praise of Love
A theatre industry truism is that playwright Terence Rattigan – a titan of the mid-twentieth century British stage – had his career unfairly derailed by the Angry Young Men of the 1950s, and is surely due a revival soon. I'm skeptical about this, mostly because I remember people saying it for at least the last 15 years, a period in which I have seen an awful lot of Terence Rattigan plays, usually revived to great acclaim. The truth is that there was absolutely no way his work was ever again going to scale the insane success of his commercial heyday: he is the only playwright in history to have two plays notch up over 1,000 West End performances. But if his lifelong insistence on writing about posh people undoubtedly took him away from the post-War zeitgeist, he remained pretty damn popular in his later years. And this despite the fact he'd long moved away from the frothy populist comedies that gave him his mega hits, having shifted shape into something altogether more melancholic. That's a long way of introducing the Orange Tree's new production of his penultimate play In Praise of Love. You can see why it doesn't get revived much: it's a bittersweet chamber piece that feels like it is set in a very specific time and place, that involves posh people. It's also based on the lives of actor Rex Harrison and his third wife Kay Kendall, who are considerably less well known now than they were 50 years ago. But if you'd struggle to see it doing three years in the West End, Amelia Sears's revival is nonetheless exquisite. Its protagonists are Sebastian Cruttwell (Dominic Rowan) – champagne socialist manchild and superstar book critic (imagine!) – and his Estonian wife Lydia (Claire Price). As an intelligence officer in postwar Berlin, Sebastian married Lydia to get her out from behind the Iron Curtain, with little expectation that they'd stay together. But they have, rubbing along eccentrically for 25 years, still together in posh, rich Islington middle age, with a 20-year-old son Joey (Joe Edgar) who writes plays and is enthused by a somewhat resurgent Liberal Party. Production wise it's classy but not flashy: great accent work, a fine cast who don't feel they need to pounce on the laughs, beautiful lighting from Bethany Gupwell, Peter Butler's set dominated by a handsome liquor table so heavily used I started to feel pissed by osmosis. It plays out as a melancholy farce: Lydia has discovered she's dying, and doesn't want to tell Sebastian, reasoning he's too hapless to be able to cope with it; instead she confides in Mark (Daniel Abelson), her closest friend and a former lover. But Sebastian is less incompetent than he appears and has, in turn, been trying to protect Lydia from the knowledge of her condition. In Praise of Love is an elegant elegy for Rattigan's own war-time generation. Clearly Sebastian and Lydia's great days are behind them, and in a way everything since the war has been a long anticlimax for them. They were only thrown together by very specific circumstances and were never really suited to each other. They have come out of 25 years together scarred and bruised and awkward. And yet they love each other; they love Mark; they love Joey. It papers over all the cracks. It means they can forgive each other. But if the title suggests somebody is going to leap onto a table and make a big speech about how awesome love is, Rattigan isn't so vulgar as all that and is firmly in show-don't-tell mode. He's also on top form as a craftsman: In Praise of Love works because it's the definition of bittersweet, simultaneously a sad play and a happy one as it follows two people finally coming to understand each other even as they reach the end of their time. Of course Terence Rattigan is never again going to be anything like as popular as he was at his war-time peak, but in 2025 I don't think anyone seriously doubts his greatness – if they ever really did.
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Canvas Called Home: Where Art, Craft, and Conscious Living Converge
The idea was to create a cohesive atmosphere that helps people make better decisions and buy better, more conscious products, said Pallavi. All the brands on display followed ethical practices and used natural materials. The products were fairly priced and the brands worked with artisans and clusters that specialise in traditional crafts. 'That's how they align with our larger sustainability and conscious living message,' Pallavi pointed out. 'This collaboration with Our Better Planet is rooted in a shared belief that design is not just seen, it's felt,' said Preeyaa Jain, vice president of Orange Tree, adding, ''Memories of Home' is a tribute to the enduring intimacy between memory, craftsmanship, and space.' In addition, there were a few interesting art pieces on display, brought together by Jim Tharakan, founder of Arteflick. He stated, 'In partnership with Pallavi from Our Better Planet, we curated a workshop titled 'Memories on Canvas.' I showcased about 10 artists' works, offering a good variety: oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, etching, charcoal on paper, a couple of watercolours, and even pen on canvas. I intentionally brought in many different mediums to show the diversity of how art can be created. What added depth to this curation was that I personally know these artists, their influences, their creative processes, and what drives them.' There were about 25 different works from these 10 artists — two are from Hyderabad, including Maredu Ramu, and others from across India — Lucknow, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kerala, Bengaluru, and so on. Jim explained, 'I come from a place where I believe artists should be celebrated while they're alive, not after they're gone. Take MF Hussain, for instance — he's passed on, but his works are being sold for Rs 4 crore, Rs 10 crore, and so on. My focus is: how do we support and celebrate living artists?' The art collector also wants to build the awareness that art can be an asset, just like land. He believes it shouldn't be valued only for aesthetics, something that 'looks good in the house'. It should also carry meaning, identity, and intention. 'And in a space like this (Orange Tree), where art blends with home décor, viewers — whether they're buyers, collectors, or just art lovers — can actually see how a piece might look in a home setting. That's different from viewing it in a stark, white gallery. Here, it becomes more real and relatable,' he added. Alongside that, he also offered an art appreciation space to help people understand how to look at art. The session was designed to help people see and understand art differently and maybe even start viewing it as an asset worth collecting. Jim said that the idea is to go beyond just, 'Oh, that looks nice', and dive deeper into what the artwork communicates. 'Ideally, I would have loved for participants to draw, express, and share visually, but this time it was a conversational setup. We spoke about how they experience art and how they can deepen that experience. It's about shifting the way we see and engage with art,' he expressed.
Fashion Value Chain
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Value Chain
Orange Tree's ‘Lunora': Chandeliers Inspired by the Moon
Orange Tree, the Jodhpur-based lifestyle brand known for sustainable craftsmanship, introduces 'Lunora', its first chandelier collection inspired by the moon's mystique. The five-piece collection reimagines ambient lighting as sculptural art, combining wood, metal, and glass with celestial design sensibilities. Each chandelier mimics the moon's glow through asymmetrically arranged orbs, merging kinetic form with functional beauty. The Noir Chandelier Smoked stands out with its smoky, cratered glass textures, while Kellan evokes the moon's fluid movement and romantic essence. The Cici Chandelier strikes a minimalistic note, with entwined arcs and frosted globes casting a warm glow. Billow expresses nature's poetry through a constellation-like design, while Asher floats geometrically, radiating calm moonlight. With 'Lunora,' Orange Tree blends design innovation and artisanal depth to create lighting that transforms both residential and commercial spaces into serene, moonlit sanctuaries.
