Aku represents the second generation of designer-entrepreneurs in his family, carrying forward a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and cultural preservation. Since the early 1990s, he has played a pivotal role in reviving and promoting hand-woven artisanal textiles from Nagaland and its neighboring states through the brand Heirloom Naga. His efforts have not only brought national recognition to these indigenous weaving traditions but have also provided sustainable livelihoods to rural artisans. In ...
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Career Highlights
Recent Awards & Nominations
EDIDA: Elle Decor International Design Award - "Young Talent of the Year"- 2022 EDIDA: Elle Decor International Design Award "Outdoor Furniture Designer of the Year" - 2023 EDIDA: Elle Decor International Design Award "Sustainable" - 2024 Vogue Magazine “The New Guard" "Green Budding Entrepreneur Award - By Network 18 - 2023.
Recent Shows
Homo Faber, Venice an initiative by Richemont Group, Michelangelo Foundation and Cartier - 2024 From Mountain to Mountain - Kalm Village, Chiang Mai - 2024 Ambiente Fair
