The House of No-Mad brings you a collection of products which, much like you, is not in the mood to be always available. A motley bunch of objects and textiles which...
Each season brings with it, its own special fresh harvest...root vegetables in winter or the stone fruits during monsoon, but our favorite is summer as it takes us back to our...
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato We at No-Mad couldn't agree more. Music has always...
Did social distancing bring you closer to yourself ? To the most basic part of you. The one beneath all the layers. The one under the filters. The one that...
Take a moment to drift away from the cage of your goals. Put the to-do list on hold. Ask the calendar to take a casual leave. Pause the timeline. Hang...
Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations come in a multitude of unique forms in our society. As the month of Ramazan approaches its last leg, markets all across the country are glittered with Eid...
When we were launching the No-Mad Fabric shop in the Bazaar, we were exploring several ideas about how we could make the launch more fun. Besides the Map guide that...
With a desire to surprise, to arouse curiosity and to reinvent the daily life, No-Mad revisits objects that surround us. We like to tweak traditions, to write new stories that...
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. it lasts for a night and a day, starting on the Evening of Purnima (full moon...
Founded by Carole Bamford in 2016, Nila stemmed from a love for India; a passion for textiles and craft and an environmental commitment to the belief that if we look...
Calendar art may be a thing of the bygone era, but it still thrives in the streets and bazaars of India and is a source of inspiration in the No-Mad...
We started the festive season with the idea of #comehometoyourself and find ourselves growing more attached to it as we get ready to welcome a new decade. Seeking authenticity and...
Ochre. Primal, earthy, eternal. Ochre. Its intense and powerful color conjures these visceral sensations. Ochre. Artistic expressions, adornment for beauty, medicine for healing, the colors of cities. Ochre. This natural...
Since its inception, Morocco remains a huge source of inspiration for No-Mad. Its culture, tradition and lifestyle till date remain a constant source of inspiration. One of Morocco's iconic crafts,...
There’s one home you come back to after a long day or a winding holiday. And there is one you carry within, wherever you go. Your inner and outer sanctuary....
The great Indian Bazaar with all its colors and chaos has mesmerized many. One among them was Danish Photographer Kenn Hermann who immortialzied the flower vendors from Malik Ghat in...
This Diwali, come home to yourself !! We invite you to a traditional Baithak Lunch, the No-Mad way. We stay true to our aesthetic of finding inspiration in the bazaar...
Your Diwali table should be reflective of your inner-self. Striking and radiant ! Talking of inner and outer glow, nothing radiates better than awareness and conscious creating. And so, we...
There’s one home you come back to after a long day or a winding holiday. And there is one you carry within, wherever you go. Your inner and outer sanctuary....
India is defined by its epic monsoon ! This is when we truly become spectators to the natural bounty it offers. Our culture is rich with the songs and ragas...
Threads of LOVE There is love which is hidden, love which is whispered, and love which is declared wholeheartedly. All love, whether it is for beauty or for a soul...
We think of the table as a place to enjoy the season's best produce, share a fresh cooked meal & spend time with loved ones. Whether under a tree or...
Slowing down this summer by taking out time for oneself….all it takes is a bright olive picnic setup for one - a handy throw mattress, cushions, custom bolsters to prop...
When we start to think of the No-Mad tribe, friends from India and elsewhere who love to travel, daydream and are true gourmands, there is no one else who comes...
Making the most of fresh summer produce and balmy afternoons with a leisurely lunch at the farm ! In true No-Mad style we set a simple table under the tree...
In the No-Mad universe, we design timeless textiles to be mixed and matched, across seasons… Our Indigo VAYU and LEHEZA mattress layered over a custom outdoor Indigo PATTA daybed makes...
We started the week with a trip to Mahatma Phule Market. On our shopping list were mangoes, mangoes and more mangoes ! But, in true No-Mad fashion we ended up...
Zaveri Bazaar is home to both reputable jewellery brands and quality costume jewellery vendors, making it a magpie magnet across budgets. More than 60% of all Indian dealings in gold...
A well-known establishment, and yet an undiscovered gem, The Ratanshi Agro Hortitech is a plant nursery in Byculla, Mumbai. A humble shop, stocking all kinds of gardening tools, is on...
Calendar art may be a thing of the bygone era, but it still thrives in the streets and bazaars of India and is a source of inspiration in the No-Mad...
There is magic to be wrought out of flour, butter, water, and time, and Paris Bakery will leave you enchanted. Go for the flaky, delicate khari, batasa biscuits, shortbread biscuits,...
In 1834, Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy and Amichand Shah created an animal shelter where Bombay’s stray dogs and pigs could find refuge from the British government’s ruthless culling. Panjrapole is a hidden...
As the days get longer (and lazier) we look forward to festive and summery Holi celebrations... This year we celebrate a "gulaabi" Holi in our signature S L O W...
For over 50 years, Vinay Health Home has been renowned for its misal pao. Shoppers, tradesmen, and passersby all take refuge from the city here and enjoy delicious Maharashtrian delicacies...
Amidst the constant clutter of Abdul Rehman Street is Gujarat Trunk Depot, a shop that houses an eclectic collection of trunks in all shapes, sizes, and colours. The tame traditional...
We spotted some new No-Mad at our beloved neighbours' and favourite co-working space: Ministry of New ! Designed by architect Gautam Desai, ‘Secret Shell’ is an urban pod, designed to...
We journeyed to Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum to experience the ongoing textile exhibit. Consisting of works by multiple contemporary Indian artists (a lot of our favourites !), the exhibit...
Originally known as the Victoria and Albert Museum and opened in 1857, the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum is Mumbai's oldest museum and one of its most important historical sites....
The No-Mad Fabric Shop offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of Mumbai's iconic Mangaldas Market. A 100 year old market, it offers all kinds of fabrics from home...
The flight of spring. In India, it is punctuated by a swarm of kites in the sky ... Every year the Kite Festival tickles the clouds and No-Mad is inspired....
We wish you a new year filled with Daydreams, inner journeys and the joys of 'farniente'...but first, a week full of joyful festivities with meaningful things in the home, delicious...
Over the past couple of months, visitors to the No-Mad fabric shop have assured us that our little space in the bazaar is indeed an "oasis". Surprisingly, or not so...
At the entrance, you take off your shoes, sit cross-legged and wait for the seller to unpack his products. Sounds familiar? True to traditional Indian fabric shops, the No-Mad...
No-Mad's signature prints, PATTA, CHOWKAD and BUTA, are now available as weather proof out-door fabrics. Screen printed by hand,the collection is available in two vibrant colors, Olive and Indigo. We...
The Italians call it Dolce Farniente while Danes embrace it as Hygge, both referring to a way of life which has become very popular over the last few years and...
After several years of online existence, No-Mad opens its own shop. A space dedicated entirely to its collections. A new step for the brand but also for the grand bazaar...
The place where it all began... Few amongst our tribe know that our oasis in Mangaldas Market was also the first workshop. As we grew and moved elsewhere this room...
There are certain elements that are so intrinsic to the shops in the bazaar...almost iconic traditions that continue to be followed over years and No-Mad embraces them with respect and...
No-Mad INDIGO Textile Collection ~ launching soon at the No-Mad Fabric Shop ! This one is really special and close to our hearts. After working on it for a while,...
In Jainism, no line of time is straight, motionless. Everything is perceived in circularity. Time is a circle composed of a period of splendor and decline. An irremediable dynamic. The...
In continued celebration of the authentic Indian aesthetic, No-Mad launches its first shop in Mumbai in the heart of the bazaar ! In resonance with India's traditional textile shops, the...
Turmeric, the "golden child" of Ayurveda, has been every Indian mother and grandmother's best kept secret for thousands of years. This miracle spice, that cures everything from a cold and...
No-Mad’s “3% elsewhere” philosophy is beautifully expressed in the details of our DHITI print. A contemporary interpretation of the perennially stylish Moroccan Azilal Berber carpets and their dense, often deeply-symbolic...
True to our philosophy of taking inspiration from everyday India, we bring to you, The No-Mad BAZAAR Cart ! Inspired by everyday India and rooted in a sustainable Indian lifestyle, ...
Scenes from our workshop, where our tailors have been busy working on the VAYU table linen for our latest Indigo collection. New embroidery threads in red, the meditative process of...
Indigo is the colour of intuition and perception. Spiritually, it promotes deep concentration during times of introspection and meditation, helping you achieve deeper levels of consciousness and to open the...
Inspired by the simple, enduring olfactory pleasures found in an herb garden, our VIRUDHI GILAAS Candle and Incense delivers a warm glow while filling the air with a fragrance that’s reminiscent...
At the corner opposite Pydhonie Police Station, in Mumbai's busy Bhuleshwar area, is a small unassuming 90-year-old oil shop, run by the grandsons of its namesake. The Haji Mohd. Bashir...
The day we started working on No-Mad, our Creative Director Valerie Barkowski was very clear on two things. The brand had to be called No-Mad and the visual identity had...
Chaotic. Busy. Crazy. These are words every Mumbaiker uses to describe the notoriously crowed Dadar Train Station located in the heart of Mumbai. And while one wouldn't usually associate these...
Summer in Mumbai this year has been hot and humid, the sun has been strong and the markets full of aromatic spices and fresh produce. We spent a particularly sunny...
You may not see it at first, but a few directions from friendly shopkeepers will lead you through a narrow lane straight into the wonderful world of the Lalbaug spice...
We inherit recipes with at least four spices in the list of ingredients. We habitually ask for extra salt or chilli or pepper whenever we eat outside. We EVEN stop to...
The heat of Indian summers can be unbearable without an endless supply of summer coolers...or mangoes ! So, we decided to combine them in three refreshing recipes courtesy our neighbours at...
A street full of people who have things to do, places to go, and rates to bargain...Kansara Chawl, or more popularly Bartan Bazaar, is a street of metal utensil traders...
Guacamole Ingredients : 200 g Avocado, deseeded and skinned 40 g White Onions, chopped and rinsed 10 g Jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped 5 g Coriander, chopped 1/4 tsp Cumin...
True to our 3% elsewhere philosophy, we are always daydreaming about going on journeys to new places, trying new cuisines, and making discoveries that soon become a part of the...
We spent a good part of our morning today at Kitchen Garden, an organic cafe serving fresh salads, smoothies, sandwiches and more, right here in Mumbai. Starting with a fresh...
Summer is here and it's a great time to reset, make travel plans, and embrace a slow sustainable lifestyle ! While this season has a different context in different continents,...
A desire. Hands that have planted. And the birth of a new forest of 550 hectares. In India, Jadav Payeng planted hundreds of thousands of trees for 30 years to...
At No-Mad true to its values of natural and refinement, we like our food also to be fresh , seasonal and local. Today we share with you our recipe for...
Drawing inspiration from our best-selling ISAYU design, VAYU refines and enlarges Moroccan Fez inspired geometric patterns and reproduces their most essential lines. it becomes minimal in this version. It is...
No-Mad is inspired by the beauty and simplicity of Kutch, this region in Gujarat famous for its handmade textiles, delicate mirror embroidery and the world famous tie and dye fabric,...
Irani café s and restaurants are places frozen in time. The late 1800s and early 1900s was when these cafés mushroomed across Mumbai, making them a hub of the city’s...
This Tuesday, we travel to Morocco, a country we love and are greatly inspired by. For our new collection, we were particularly inspired by the Moroccan carpet tradition, mainly the...
Her parents were close to Gandhi and it was in this pacifist and militant environment that Vandana Shiva grew up in India. Her grandfather died as a result of a...
Drawing inspiration from the principles of Jain cosmography, an Indian tradition rich in divine symbolism and artistry, LIHAAZ transforms ancient maps of the universe into hypnotic circular patterns punctuated with...
Britannia Cafe is a crumbling testament to Mumbai's once-thriving Parsi café culture. As one of the few remaining restaurants of its kind, this popular spot draws loyal customers to its...
Spring , a time for renewal and cleansing , both inside out. It symbolizes a time of change, a time for clearing past patterns and create space for fresh and new...
This weekend on our breakfast table, a delicious meeting between India and Morocco. Couscous, a staple of Moroccan cuisine, meets “Upma” a traditional South Indian delicacy, but with a No-Mad twist....
Enjoyed on its own, as part of a traditional South Indian meal, or to soothe an itchy throat on a cool night, nothing warms up winter quite like Rasam. While...
A few sheets of paper with a meaning, colors, words that resonate with the NO-MAD philosophy. Since the brand was launched, a NO-MAD Times was edited for each new collection… A...
As No-Mad grows, it expands its product spectrum and today offers bed covers, a product used globally but with each country having its own version of it. The VAYU bed...
At No-Mad, we love baking..Especially at this time of the year when the local farmers markets are flooded with fresh seasonal produce like strawberries, raspberries and more.This weekend we tried...
This summer, we shot the new No-Mad collection in Marrakesh with our Creative Director Valerie Barkowski and Russian photographer, Tania Panova . A formidable team, these two. Together they give...
Ingredients (Serves 4) Arborio Rice 400 g Pumpkin 500 g Onion 1 Garlic 1 clove Fresh Vegetable Broth Parmesan Cheese Fresh Parsley Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Directions...
History of Tattoos The pigment is impregnated in the skin, forever. The brand is indelible and millennial. The tattoo has existed forever ... Since prehistory, men pigmented their skin. Why...
Developing a brand means accepting to go slowly. Step by step. At the beginning, one must be rational, coherent. From the beginning, No-Mad has focused on textiles. Initially small pieces...
At No-Mad, we love the essence of working with hand..We believe in the imperfection of the human hand..the fact that each piece is same but still unique...each bearing a distinct...
Timeless places They were almost 300 in the 50's. They are just a few today ... Irani cafes desert the city of Bombay, well Mumbai now. They are, however, symbols...
In Jainism, no line of time is straight, motionless. Everything is perceived in circularity. Time is a circle composed of a period of splendor and decline. An irremediable dynamic. The...
No-Mad is inspired by Moroccan life and culture. The souks, we walk them so often... also, inevitably, we are inspired by this universe. The details, the colors, the smells, the...
Designed by Valerie Barkowski, the No-Mad Collection 2017 is an amalgamation of her travel inspirations form here and elsehwere. In her own words, she talks about the various inspirations for...
Delve into the world of No-Mad for Diwali, this festival of light, flavors, scents and sharing. No- Mad has chosen to bring the sweetness and depth to this feast, so...
The Indian Thali experience is truly unique, unlike any other. The idea behind a Thali is to offer 6 different flavors of sweet, salty , bitter, sour, astringent and spicy...
When we were planning our Diwali Gift Box, one thing we were sure to put in it was tea. We wanted something fresh and calming...After several trials, we managed to...
As a part of our curated DIWALI Gift box, we tied up with Auroville based Mason & Co, to custom make a special flavor of Chocolate for us. The NO-MAD...
Diwali. The festival of lights. A beautiful moment of celebration with friends, family and community. This concept of hospitality and sharing, which No-Mad imagines in the form of gift box...
Gandhi. His fight. His values of "AHIMSA" and "SWADESHI". Has he ever been so alive ? He has become universal as his force continues to spread, to give this world...
Our Creative Director, Valerie Barkowski , talks about the inspiration behind the TATTOO Collection: The tattoo has always fascinated me. A Berber woman from Morocco can present the same tattoo...
We've been working on a new No-Mad Collection with designer Valerie Barkowski for the past few months....New Colors, embroideries and product categories....A new direction in the No-Mad journey..An evolution if we...
The launch of a new No-Mad collection. When you say launch, one also says photo shoot. The third one for the brand. Led by our Creative Director Valerie Barkowski who...
No-Mad is a brand whose heart beats for India, its feet firmly rooted in this land and a glance that delves into elements of daily Indian life. Amongst those, it...
A joyful interpretation of Moroccan Azi designs, the screen-printed freestyle grid pattern of PANKTI table linen expresses a mood of graphic modernism with a fresh, lighthearted touch welcome at any...
Patwa.....this thread craft, practised in parts of Northern India. Derived from the word ‘pat’ meaning silk and those involved in the silk and cotton thread business are called Patwas. Traditionally...
The brainchild of Bobby Kooka and Umesha Rao, Air India’s adorable mascot, the Maharaja was born in 1946. Even though the slightly diminutive Maharaja underwent a ‘hip’ makeover in 2015,...
With the monsoon being delayed, it still feels like summer here in Mumbai. This weekend we decided to cool down with a chilled Cucumber Gazpacho soup. Fresh, healthy and wholesome,...
At No-Mad, we are big fans of fresh herbal teas....simple and light but yet so refreshing ! While we remain partial to the Indian Masala Chai to kick start our...
Salads aren't often considered comfort food material. Well, not for us at No-Mad ! A big dinner-size salad packed with fresh seasonal produce and delicious toppings can help fuel you...
This summer, No-Mad launches a capsule collection comprising of CHOYU and PAJAN Table Linen in shades of Blue, perfect for those alfresco summer lunches....Be creative and inspired..mix and match various...
No-Mad recently had the opportunity to create a set up for the launch of Verve's first ever Design Issue focussing on Indian Design. The location was a stunning minimalist bungalow...
At No-Mad, we enjoy the living slow life, close to nature, at home or when we are wandering and exploring new places....Surrounded by objects we love..be it handmade textiles or...
They say " You eat with our eyes ". At No-Mad, we truly believe in this. We decided to play with plum color on the dining table taking inspiration from...
Just in time for spring, we launched the new PANKTI Chair Covers, inspired by the Moroccan Azi prints, to enjoy the warm weather outdoors. Shop the PANKTI Chair Covers here Shop...
At No-Mad, we like our food to be fresh and organic, always in harmony with the seasons.With the rising temperatures, our palette tends to veer towards fresh salads , juices...
The No-Mad TABU table linen, a reverse interpretation of our signature BUTA print, now available in monochromatic tones of Black and White. Made using 100% linen, the design is screen...
No-Mad likes objects of day to day life. Those which at times do not arouse attention…except when they are removed from their daily routine. And what if one took a...
Indian design effortlessly embraces the ancient and the modern – sometimes simultaneously. A classic example is found in devotional poster art. No-Mad interprets this tradition in a series of photographic...
The Park No-Mad Cafe..where food meets design...A wonderful collaboration with The Park Hotels at India Design ID..Here's a snapshot.. Shop our Collection of Monochrome Textiles on our Web-Shop HERE
The No-Mad soul is that of an eternal wanderer. A bon vivant who is constantly exploring the world yet always finding his way back home, a place that’s truly his...
We've been in a very "monochrome" frame of mind of late...what with the launch of our new PANKTI print in Black and white...the upcoming Park No-Mad Cafe in Delhi ,...
A single colour. Thousands of ideas. Dozens of possibilities. A single table. And five different presentations. No-Mad enjoys and plays with possibilities, with its fabrics. While laying the table, only...
Glass Jars...These mundane objects of daily life..which escapes everyone's attention...but not ours. At No-Mad, we love to reinterpret objects of everyday life and give them their due respect....Like the DHATUKA...
The No-Mad Fabric Collection...Sold by the meter, we widen the world of possibilities. We invite you to mix and match and unleash your creativity, to create your own No-Mad universe....
Don’t talk of fast food. Its negative connotation would taint one of the minutest organisations distributing home-cooked meals. Dabbawallas are unique. Nowhere else do they flood a city as they...
For us at No-Mad, Africa remains a constant source of inspiration.....from the wax prints to the handmade ceramic and fine cane work...African music is also something we are greatly fond...
No-Mad loves to revive objects of daily life. To keep these traditions alive which would otherwise disappear out of sheer practicality…Like the Indian Kulhars…a simple terracotta bowl used to serve...
Our Creative Director, Valerie Barkowski, loves to play around the table...using it as a stage to unleash her creativity...by mixing elements from here and there ... She has a keen...
In the street. By the wayside. While going to meet a neighbour. Street food is available everywhere in India. Colorful and bright, it is an integral part of Indian daily...
At No-Mad, we care for how and by who are products are made…Back stage we have artisans whose skilled hands breathe quality in our delicate products , which require patience and...
A snapshot of No-Mad at Tent London, part of the London Design Festival 2016 ! Explore more such No-Mad Journeys on our journal HERE
Delve into the world of No-Mad this Diwali, this festival of light , flavors and scents . We share with you our recipe for a super delicious but healthy Date "halwa",...
Last year at Salon Cote Sud, we met Ruth and Hendrik, the dynamic couple behind the travel inspired concept store, Couleur Locale. They travel across the world, in search of...
Return to the source, to the essential, also to daily life, to these objects that one sees but not look at any more. Give them the rightful, deserved recognition. Respect...
They don’t need much…a small stove, a kettle and their business takes off, at a street corner, in the countryside, on any flat surface or on a rock. They are...
Holi….a festival of colors which celebrates the onset of Spring……In India all festivals are associated with food and so is Holi ! Besides all the savory and sweet food ,...
Discover BACKSTAGE , a section on our journal devoted to behind the scenes in the No-Mad Workshop.
If we do not pay heed, certain traditions gradually disappear. Through sheer facility, practicality. Such could be the case for kulhars, these terracotta bowls that vendors distribute with tea at...
Rain that refreshes, fertilizes, rain that we await anxiously. In India, the monsoon season is like a windfall. It is so beneficial, always intense but at times dangerous. There are...
They are placed in the kitchen. Lackadaisically. By force of habit. You see them but do not look at them any more when you chance upon them in the bazar....
One eats with one’s eyes. One associates a table with its dishes. One plays with codes at times trying to explore more incongruous universes. No-Mad dares a pink table… one...
TABLE Art...A new department in the No-Mad collection. We launched this collection at India Design ID 2016, India's Definitive Design week! The collection comprising of Table Linen, vessels, tea pots, ceramics...
No-Mad is inspired by Indian culture … but should one say Indian cultures ? The country is full of know-how and art of living which are ever so different. Those...
For No-Mad, Valérie Barkowski got her inspiration not from India but from far, very far away from India. She went and procured the Japanese tradition of sashiko, the ancestral technique...
Grey of sadness. Sorrow. Melancholy. A colour which is not easy, that cannot be expressed. However, grey can also be soft. Calm. Reassuring. It blends perfectly with other colours. It...
India. Its scents. Its faces. Its colours. One imagines it shaded, bright, coloured. One dreams of it, one lives it. But does one actually look at it ? Does one go...
One does not play with food but with colours. This time, we have chosen pink that we find on the kitchen table. A rich shade which emerges from the ordinary,...
As 2015 draws to an end, we look back at a few milestone moments from the past 2 years..Take a look!!
A new colour in the No-Mad range: Pink. A soft, soothing and therapeutic pink. Table linen will soon be launched. No-Mad will be steeped in a new atmosphere. Ingenuous. Candid....
No-Mad loves new creations, inspired by India, from its everyday life, of its past and present. The brand cherishes the conviviality which comes with it and has decided to develop...
Here we share our Blue Inspiration with you..a mood board of things which inspire us..products from brands which share our philosophy...Come take a look ! From Left to Right :...
A paan is chewed. Today a paan lends its fragrance through a No-Mad candle. A product created by digging into the tradition of streets, ceremonies and day to day life....
Indigo is an incredible color for so many reasons. Mesmerizing, striking and much loved, the color itself is a heady mix between Violet and Blue and has been intrinsic to...
It is for the No-Mad 97% India brand that I imagined the cushion covers JAYA and as always, this has been the outcome of several “risks” which led me to...
No-Mad opens up its color palette, to make room for blue. Not a bold royal blue but a soft grayish blue. A guide to dream and relax. The color blue...
Slowly but steadily, No-Mad starts to spread..A selection of No-Mad products are now available at the Conran Shop in London, Paris and Japan. We were happy to customize a special...
Some wood and some string make a bed. A charpoi is a ‘classic’ of Indian culture. An object of daily life on which No-Mad has dwelt. You can simply stretch...
Every new financial year starting on 1st April, Hindu traders and businessmen worship the goddess of prosperity and start new account keeping books, marking their new year. Covered in the...
No-Mad was privileged to be a part of the Joyuese Clique 2 , a blogger session held at one of our first retailers in France, La Masion Pernoise. Under the...
Made by hand but also made with the heart and conviction. No-Mad remains loyal to its philosophy up to the smallest of details. Everything is profoundly thought, intensely created and...
No-Mad made its national debut at India Design 2015. It was a fantastic event and we were very warmly welcomed by one and all. We were happy to launch the...
The thali… this tray which invites abundance is revisited by No-Mad. Redesigned in the colours of the brand, it comes in five sizes to easily blend with life and...
No-Mad grows. And what better color to symbolize the growth than green? Bright, young, sparkling ... a burst of life in our homes. Day and green go together. As this...
It’s been little over a year since No-Mad was launched...and what a journey it has been! A year full of highs.....a couple of awards and lot of appreciation from across...
The Nandi shaped doll has now become a separate article, available in the No-Mad Collection. The result of a happy accident. In the beginning, there is an idea, an illustration,...
The No-Mad collection is available on our web shop www.no-mad.in. We ship worldwide but some of the No-Mad fans will be happy to know that they can also order a...
While working on the No-Mad 97% India shoot for the launch of the collection of Fabrics by the meter, I started to play with them. Many different prints in a...
Yes to life and love. Yes to a party that looks like them. A couple entrusts decorating their wedding dinner in Morocco to Valerie Barkowski. A custom creation, cheerful and...
The French creperie, Suzette, and No-Mad collaborate for the first time together and create their own world for Diwali. A tasty and colorful mélange located midway between India and France....
Can purple and plum be mixed up? Certainly not, as both are distinctly different. Coming from the same mixture each of these two colors spreads a different ambiance and hence...
No-Mad goes beyond just offering a collection...Today, it manufactures quality products, it gives you a chance to acquire textiles by the meter. To instill the No-Mad spirit, to match your...
If not BLACK, would a RED mood board appeal to you? We definitely think so... Take a look at our RED Mood board for Diwali..and indulge yourself on our...
Kolam is drawn on the ground but it is printed in the heart and in the mind. No-Mad is wrapped up in the designs of Kolams which are drawn in...
A mood board. A personality. And one or several ideas drawn from the universe of No-Mad. The brand is assembled with creativity. One has to just dare or simply attempt....
Bold. Vibrant. A double-edged sword. Choosing Purple as a new colour for the collection is daring, and intense! This colour, a combination of red and blue, awakens senses, livens the...
Match this one with this one or even with another? And if all of them match? No-Mad creates versatility, harmony, originality. Discover it in the brand’s shop. The same origin....
Ganesh. This highly worshipped god who removes all obstacles. He symbolises wisdom, intelligence, education, prudence. People call upon him, pray to him, implore him and celebrate him at the time...
Embroidery and trimmings, an essential Indian know-how for No-Mad, which is always keen to maintain traditions and give a new lease of life to these ancestral arts. Some traditions are...
There is love which is hidden, love which is whispered. During Raksha bandhan, love and friendship are demonstrated through a band loaded with meaning. No-Mad imagines this link and embodies...
The essence of No-Mad… Objects of daily life revived according to the philosophy of the brand but it is also a large universe made of images and colours which gives...
Nandi poses and exposes. She has become the muse of No-Mad and her portrait henceforth dominates the interiors here and elsewhere. Nandi looks at us straight in the eyes. She...
The event is determined by the stars. It is awaited, glorified. It purifies men of their sins. It is the Kumbha Mela, the biggest pilgrimage of India and the world....
No-Mad made its international debut at Salon Vivre Cote Sud, Aix-en-Provence, France. The brand was present in three places at the salon. One was the special Editor's tent designed by...
Stories abound about train travel in India; people virtually live on the tracks ... 65,000 Kms of railway lines where we come face to face with life and cultural heritage,...
When No-Mad goes westward in search of finesse and know-how, the brand is inspired by Fez embroidery. A fully reinterpreted craft. It fascinates because it is so accurate ... handmade...
The colour purple, is a colour of dreamers … A universe that No-Mad is particularly fond of. It loves to dive into the imaginary world and emerge full of new...
A pinch of spice here ... a candle flame there. No-Mad plays with popular Indian food containers. A Game of concealment and tradition. Gilaas and Anjara…two familiar words, aren’t they?...
Warm, thin, light and sweet ... cashmere wool has been used for the most beautiful shawls decorated with traditional motifs. No-Mad is inspired. They wrapped women for many years ......
They criss-cross each other in the traffic. Is it their speed which makes them go unnoticed? The photographer Greg Vore, stopped to observe them, got interested in them, immortalized them....
From distant caravans to the present day streets of Delhi or from elsewhere, incense is more than a tradition in India. It cannot be dissociated from lifestyle, meditation and wellness....
In the heart of Mumbai Business District, remains a treasure : photography Studio Hamilton. A unique place where 'modernity' rhymes with 'past'. A turban, is worn proudly ... Photographed as well....
All the joy explodes freely during Holi, the Indian festival which celebrates spring ... in colors and inspirations. A colorful flight. A breath of spring. Two days where all mingle,...
Tell me what turban you wear and I shall tell you who you are…There is a saying in India that a man is half discovered by the turban he wears....
An African breeze blows over No-Mad. And fabrics of African ‘boubous’ (kurtas) inspire the brand. So, off we go to the world of wax prints. Coloured, vibrant, symbolic, inspired by...
Black. Vacuum. The night before the day. This color, which is not even considered as one, inspires the new collection of No Mad. In all the luminous spectrum, it is...
Because No-Mad loves to reinterpret the mundane, the brand revisits the objects that surround us ... as a muddah does. Among others a muddah? A stool on which the eyes...
During a full day of humility, Jains monks, dressed in white, are wont to travel simply barefoot with their bowl ... a unique piece born from à fabulous craft. Each...
Honking of horns and demands face the progressive loss of the traditional taxis of Mumbai. A part of the tradition is gradually heading towards the scrap yard. Each taxi is...
Leave the door open, breathe influences from elsewhere and create. No-Mad is a child of India but is sometimes wandering beyond it’s homeland imagination. No-Mad has a heart that beats...
A seat here and elsewhere!! No-Mad weaves, mixes and matches ... and sometimes sources inspiration beyond the Indian borders to create unique, authentic objects. The Hardoy Chair. The style is...
No- Mad is before anything else meeting, but it is also a step in the personal evolution and on the creative route of Valerie Barkowski . No-Mad is also a...
Red for Love, Blood Red, Red for prosperity, Red…is everywhere in India, vibrant, joyful and essential to good omen. India, O India, tell me what does the red color mean...
Sacred? Yes, since thousands of years. Beautiful? Yes, with perfect proportions. Iconic? Yes, the shape of my body catches everybody’s eye. My features hide a mythological face. People whisper wishes...
