Æquo returns for its second participation at PAD London, taking place mid-October on Berkeley Square. True to its ethos, the gallery continues to spotlight traditional Indian techniques by traveling across the country in search of workshops where ancestral know-how is preserved. These crafts are then brought into dialogue with a curated selection of international designers.

Each designer is invited to immerse themselves in a technique, research its history, and collaborate directly with the artisans, often working side by side in their workshops, to create contemporary collections rooted in heritage.

For this edition, Æquo introduces Inderjeet Sandhu with his debut piece with the gallery: a monumental vase in mother-of-pearl, sculpted in collaboration with master artisans. His full collection, Tide Fragments, will be unveiled in Mumbai later in November.

The gallery also launches its first collaboration with artist Gaïa Pilens, who worked in Mumbai with traditional embroidery workshops, producing two monumental textile works that reveal the raw and enduring face of Indian craftsmanship.

Valériane Lazard presents an exceptional body of work exploring three materials, parchment, repoussé metal traditionally used in temple figurines, and leather knotting, culminating in a striking chandelier.

Frédéric Imbert contributes a sculptural floor light in solid casted brass, shaped by hand in wax during his residency with artisans in Chhattisgarh.

Completing the presentation are new pieces by Florence Louisy, including Shilla, a trio of lights inspired by South Indian architectural columns, sculpted in teak wood and Makrana marble, the same stone used for the construction of the Taj Mahal.

With this ensemble, Æquo reaffirms its mission: to connect contemporary design with the living traditions of India, revealing the timeless power of craft to shape new forms.