Divya Thakur
Indian interior architect
About Divya Thakur
Divya Thakur was an Indian.
Divya Thakur (born 1971) is an Indian designer and interior architect who is the founder and creative director of Design Temple, a boutique design firm. Described by The New York Times as "often modern and sometimes kitschy", her work in design focuses on incorporating elements from the culture of India.
Thakur's work spans from film posters including The Namesake and The Reluctant Fundamentalist; book covers, such as Naman Ramachandran's Lights, Camera, Masala; to designs for brands including Asian Paints and Taj Hotels. Her art installations have been featured in exhibitions throughout India and internationally, including in the Millesgården in Stockholm and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Career Thakur established Design Temple in 1999, originally offering design work relating to home accessories and furniture.
The same year, she was named 'Best Dressed' by Verve magazine.
From 2010 to 2017, Shakur owned a design gallery. In 2017, Thakur designed one of Marriott Hotels' promotional campaigns in Jaisalmer.
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