How This Queer Indian-American Designer Is Planning to Break Stereotypes in the Industry

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.abacaxiNYC's designs are sustainable and whimsical 🦋

, which is the Portuguese word for pineapple, features an array of environmentally-friendly colorful pieces , all handmade by artisans in Delhi. Seeing someone who's also so proud of their roots, I felt an instant personal connection to her designs, knowing that the pieces were produced thoughtfully and sustainably by artisans in India.

"While my identity doesn't define me, it certainly has informed my work and my creativity. I've always found my heritage to be the biggest source of inspiration. In fact, becoming re-inspired by a trip back to India is what led me to start Abacaxi in the first place. The richness of the textiles, the colors, jewelry, diversity in the ways of dress — there are lifetimes of inspiration to pull from.

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