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A creative coupling

From antique kilims to vibrant silks, from sequinned cushions to intricate bedcovers, the Noida penthouse of David Housego and Mandeep Nagi is a treasure trove of fantastic textiles.

Creativity comes in many shades, sizes and textures. It is the dance of light through a sheer curtain, the sheen of a raw silk sofa, the colour profusion of an intricately embroidered cushion or the woven story that an antique carpet whispers. For the dynamic duo behind the two-decade-old home textiles brand, Shades of India, it is as natural as breathing. The brand is led by David Housego, a former journalist with the Financial Timesand Mandeep Nagi, who is the design director. If god is in the details then

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