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A festival of lights at Nilaya Anthology

  • Lifestyle Stories
Oct 06, 2025
Gathering of Light candlestand exhibition – Beautiful Homes

Candlestands, utilitarian objects of endless design potential, are at the centre of ‘A Gathering of Light’, a new exhibition at Nilaya Anthology in Mumbai

While largely functional, candlestands also happen to be popular as home decor objects. Now, further highlighting their potential as a versatile design object is ‘A Gathering of Light’ exhibition at Nilaya Anthology. The intent is to raise its profile from simply utilitarian to that of a modern collectable—even an heirloom.

 

The exhibition showcases the work of 23 established and emerging names. Participating designers and artists include Misimi Studio by Harsha Durugadda, Claymen, The Back Studio, Priyanka Shah of Studio Lalala, Nongothung Ezung, Craft Boat, Aditi Kedia, Nandini Chandavarkar, among others. Made specifically for this show, their one-of-a-kind collectables are outcomes of innovations in material, craft and form. And each one reflects the design philosophy of its creator.

Essence candlestand by Rohit Naag – Beautiful Homes
Essence by Rohit Naag’s Nolwa Studio is a reinterpretation of traditional archetypes in a contemporary framework and is made with zinc and copper alloy with silver inlay. Photo by Aditya Sinha
Geometric Afterglow candlestand – Beautiful Homes
Priyanka Shah’s geometric Afterglow candlestand is a unique coming together of craft, form, material and inspiration. Image courtesy Priyanka Shah

The designs range from the whimsical to nature-inspired to metallic and sculptural. While Kedia’s piece, Dhārā, is a slim, curved volume in metal, marble and semi-precious stones, Claymen’s The Motion Tribe adds a human face to the candlestand. Banana blossom shapes inspire Pooja Chamudiya’s Orchard of Opulence, and stacked terracotta diyas find singular expression in Priyanka Shah’s Afterglow. Chandavarkar’s creation, Your Perfect Tits, investigates the fragmented female body in a patriarchal society. And Nolwa Studio’s metallic and minimalist Essence is an experiment in the concept of continuity.

Purna Tara and Bamboo Flame candlestands – Beautiful Homes
Conceived as a vase, constellation-like Purna Tara in Tropical Teal by Ananta Design Studio is versatile enough to be a candlestand as well as a sculptural object. Next to it (left) is Aku Zeliang’s Bamboo & Flame made with bamboo, cane and glazed ceramic, and reimagines the use of indigenous materials in object creation. Photo by Aditya Sinha
Dhārā candlestand by Aditi Kedia – Beautiful Homes
Aditi Kedia’s Dhārā candlestand is a tribute to the fluidity of Nepali sculptures and is an embodiment of the spiritual and emotional currents that flow through human life. Image courtesy, Aditi Kedia

Curated by Tanish Malji and Maithili Goradia, part of Nilaya Anthology’s creative team, the exhibition is another addition to the design hub’s swiftly expanding oeuvre. “The lighting of a lamp in our culture signifies so much—hope, renewal, faith and festivity. At this time, throughout India, we use light as an expression of joy. It gives me the greatest pleasure to be able to bring this to Anthology this season,” says creative director Pavitra Rajaram. The show is on at Gallery 2, which has previously hosted Vikram Goyal’s sculptural brass creations.

Gathering of Light candlestand exhibition – Beautiful Homes
‘A Gathering of Light’, an ongoing exhibition at Nilaya Anthology’s Gallery 2, showcases uniquely designed candlestands created by 23 designers. Photo by Aditya Sinha

‘A Gathering of Light’ is on at Gallery 2, Nilaya Anthology, Mumbai, from September 27 to October 30, 2025.

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