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Jaipur Living Manchaha Collection Makes a Powerful Statement in NY

Jaipur Living takes part in NYC design week with the special exhibition on display till the end of the month in VFA Gallery:

May 29, 2025
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Jaipur Living Manchaha collection comes to NY at VFA Gallery – photo courtesy of Jaipur Living

New York’s VFA Gallery in Soho hosts a transformative exhibition: the Manchaha Collection by Jaipur Living. With only two days left to experience this showcase, the gallery’s energy is a testament to the far-reaching impact of this initiative. Manchaha: Memories Preserved is not just a display of beautiful carpets; it’s a celebration of conscious luxury, artisan innovation, and the remarkable stories woven into every thread.

What sets the Manchaha Collection apart is its radical approach to design. Unlike most handmade rug companies, Jaipur Living has handed creative control directly to the weavers themselves. The artisans, rural Indian craftspeople many of whom have never before had the opportunity to design, are the true visionaries behind each rug. This shift is monumental; for the first time, their personal stories, memories, and cultural heritage are not just woven into the fabric, but also into the design itself. The result is a collection of rugs that are as visually impressive as they are emotionally resonant.

Conscious Luxury and Sustainable Impact

Derived from the Hindi word for “expression of my heart,” Manchaha empowers its weavers to transform leftover, hand-spun yarn into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Each carpet is a vibrant reflection of the artisan’s life, surroundings, and relationships. This initiative goes far beyond traditional rug-making, it’s about changing lives. By giving artisans agency over the creative process, Jaipur Living fosters a sense of ownership and pride that is rare in the industry. The carpets are more than decorative objects; they are woven journals, each carrying the soul of its creator and preserving memories for generations to come.

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The exhibition, hosted by Jaipur Living’s Global Sustainability Ambassador Marina Testino, debuted during NYC Design Week and has drawn a diverse crowd of design enthusiasts, collectors, and advocates for ethical craftsmanship. The carpets feel perfectly at home within the VFA Gallery’s contemporary setting, their colors and textures echoing the vibrancy of Soho itself. For two more days, visitors are invited not only to admire the artistry but also to learn about the sustainable practices behind the collection, how leftover materials are transformed into luxury, and how every rug supports both the environment and sustainable livelihoods for rural communities.

Related: Richard Hutten in Exclusive Interview for DSCENE Talks Jaipur Rugs

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Manchaha’s impact is both local and global. It reduces industry waste, supports the economic empowerment of artisans, and sets a new benchmark for what ethical, sustainable design can achieve. As the exhibition draws to a close on May 30, it leaves behind a powerful message: when artisans are empowered to be designers, the results are extraordinary, both for the rugs themselves and for the lives they touch.

Discover more of Manchaha on Jaipur Living, also discover more of the collection in DSCENE gallery:

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Zarko Davinic

Zarko Davinic

Zarko Davinic is an architect by education, Founder and Editor-in-Chief at DSCENE Publishing, having studied at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture in Niš, Serbia. In 2007, he founded DSCENE, which grew into an international publishing network with MMSCENE, ARCHISCENE, and DSCENE Beauty. Today, the platform features two globally distributed print editions, combining a vision for design, fashion, and culture.

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  1. Marija Beograd says:
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    wow these designs are impressive! <3

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