Olivia Dar

Born in Italy and raised in London and Paris, Olivia Dar is a world-traveler with a Parisian soul. After studying cinema in Paris and Montreal, she took a gemmology course in Jaipur which sparked a lifelong passion for Indian craft and artisanal traditions. She settled in India and began her career designing embroideries and accessories for haute couture labels such as Christian Lacroix. In 2011, she founded her eponyomous brand of hand-embroidered jewellery, clothing and accessories, combining traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic.