We often hear ourselves say:
“Our culture must be preserved.”
“Art should never die.”
And yet, unknowingly, we are the ones letting it fade slowly, silently.
- We abandon our traditions to follow what’s trending.
- We replace handcrafted legacy with mass-produced uniformity.
- We forget that what we often call “remains” are, in fact, reminders of who we are.
Old is not just old; it’s gold.
An old window frame, a brass vessel, a wooden chest, a carved swing, an ancestral fabric, a door latch from our childhood home these are not “leftovers.”
- They are emotional artefacts.
- They hold within them nostalgia, stories, connection, and sometimes even forgotten chapters of history.
- They are not just things.
- They are our identity, our aesthetic, our roots.
Can We Preserve These in Modern Interiors?
Yes, and we must.
The beauty of modern interior design is that it allows for contrast, depth, and emotion.
Imagine a clean, contemporary space with a statement piece: an antique bench, a traditional patterned fabric cushion, or a vintage mirror. Suddenly, the space has soul. At Suhas Ekbote Studio, we constantly explore how to infuse legacy into living how to blend old world charm with new-age sensibilities without losing authenticity. It’s not just about reuse; it’s about reverence.
Art isn’t always on the wall; it’s in the story.
When we talk about art in homes, it’s not just about paintings or sculptures. Art can exist in a cracked wooden pillar, an iron key holder from your grandmother’s kitchen, or a handwoven textile used in a modern frame.
Art is everywhere, and it deserves to be seen.
- Let’s not wipe away what defines us.
- Let’s not disconnect from our past in the name of progress.
- Let’s decorate, but also preserve.
In the same spirit, the joy of designing a home lies not just in how it looks today, but in how it carries yesterday, proudly into tomorrow.
Let the Remains Remind. Let the Avshesh be Vishesh.
- Old is not obsolete.
- It’s timeless.
- Give it space, give it voice, and it will tell your story better than anything new ever can.
