Mumbai-based Atelier, Chanakya, produces embroideries for YSL, Giambattista Valli, Valentino, Céline, Gucci, Balmain, Prada + Loewe.
This Indian atelier is also responsible for the embroidery on JLo’s MFW SS20 re-worked Versace dress
This Indian atelier is also responsible for the embroidery on JLo’s MFW SS20 re-worked Versace dress

Chanakya isn’t some rinky dink lil workshop either — They have an embroidery school in Mumbai. Some students are employed by the atelier following completion
It should be noted that Chanakya also has offices/showroom right here in the U.S. —-In V.A. They also have one in Italy.
It should be noted that Chanakya also has offices/showroom right here in the U.S. —-In V.A. They also have one in Italy.
The woman in this photo is Monica Shah, 1 of 2 head designers of JADE. JADE is a couture Indian line. They also leverage Chanakya embroidering — It should also be noted that Monica + Karishma are good friends with Dior women’s CD Maria Grazia Chiuri
See, how those dots connect
See, how those dots connect