Pacha Life Design Studio

Ensures fair living wage for producers

Discloses the community being impacted

Reduces the environmental impact

Focusses on women producers

Created using handcrafted methods

Reduces/Reuses/
Recycles resources

Founded in 2018, Pacha Life Design Studio operates in the quaint village of Thrikkaipetta in Kerala's Wayanad district. The name "Pacha," meaning 'green' or 'raw' in Malayalam, reflects the studio's dedication to sustainability. Utilizing eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, wood, mud, natural fibers, dry flowers, and twigs, Pacha Life Design Studio focuses on interior design, product creation, and construction. Collaborating closely with local artisans, the studio aims to foster sustainable livelihoods and provide these craftsmen with essential market access. Pacha Life Design Studio embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, committed to both environmental and community well-being.

Purpose

As the name suggests, Pacha Life Design Studio is dedicated to green living. This diverse team of designers, thinkers, artisans, farmers, and masons is united in promoting a sustainable lifestyle, drawing daily inspiration from Kerala's rich flora, fauna, and biodiversity. Based in Thrikkaipetta, the "Bamboo Village," where tribal communities have long utilized bamboo in their daily lives, Pacha Life Design Studio focuses on this abundant resource to create innovative lifestyle products that blend traditional and contemporary elements. Beyond bamboo, the studio engages with various regional crafts and handlooms, striving to amplify the impact on local art, culture, and craftsmanship.

People

Pacha Life Design Studio operates with a 'People First' philosophy, embracing a human-centric approach in all endeavors. Collaborating closely with local farmers to source materials, the studio fosters personal connections with artists, craftsmen, and extended teams. Currently, Pacha Life Design Studio partners with 10 to 15 women and an additional 10 men artisans across various value chains, ensuring their well-being and empowerment. This commitment to personal engagement and community support underscores the studio's dedication to creating sustainable livelihoods while promoting the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Kerala.

Planet

Pacha Life Design Studio champions sustainability through the use of natural materials like bamboo, wood, mud, dry flowers, and natural fibers in both product design and architecture. Dedicated to minimizing environmental impact, the studio rigorously practices 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.' Situated in a Kerala village where sustainable living is a way of life, Pacha embodies a low carbon footprint business model, striving to save one village at a time and, by extension, our planet. The team is committed to creating positive change for people and the environment, exemplifying a sustainable lifestyle. At Pacha, actions speak louder than words; they walk the talk of sustainability.