Our Story
"Past is a place of reference and vintage, a point of inspiration. New world requires a new language. For vintage to remain relevant, it must be redefined and rearranged with modern voices and choices.”
- Archana Kumari Singh
Founder, HOB
HOB’s inspiration is deeply rooted in the past, where every detail and design element carries a story. From the opulent courts of Indian royalty to the refined elegance of European aristocracy, we draw from a rich tapestry of historical influences.
In our designs, you will find:
- Pocket squares designed with motifs of the hunt or the royal game of polo
- Photo frames inspired by the the Victorian and Art Deco eras
- Shawls that exude glamour of the yesteryears
- Bejewelled buttons and cufflinks echoing immaculate dressing sense of gentlemen
With every creation we seek to add just a hint of the past to your modern style.
How we make our products
At the heart of House of Badnore is an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and quality. We believe that true luxury lies in the details, which is why each piece is meticulously crafted using the finest materials (sourced from different parts of India) and often by hand. We’re proud to partner with local craftsmen, bringing the best of India to the global platform. We believe in fair pay and work with sustainable materials such as vegan leather for some of our products. Our designs are all in-house and akin to the royal ateliers of previous centuries, we focus primarily on quality over quick productions - the reason behind our often times longer than usual production timelines!
MEET THE FOUNDER
Archana Kumari Singh transformed her extensive luxury retail experience into House of Badnore, drawing inspiration from her family’s roots in Rajasthan. With 20+ years of professional experience in luxury retail, including leadership roles at Frazer and Haws, she leveraged her expertise in product design and brand management to create a unique design-led brand.
Her vision for House of Badnore is to recreate vintage elements for modern audiences, offering timeless accessories that blend time and boundaries.
Legacy
The brand draws its name from Badnore, (pronounced bud - naur), an erstwhile principality of Mewar in Rajasthan India, gently cradled amidst the Aravalli ranges, cocooned in a time wrap. Seen now, it is quiet and untouched by the sweeps of modern vagaries but the past is palpable in the lay of the land. Badnore, left its very own footprints in the pages of history to be revisited with pride, since the time when battles were a way of life and meant for accomplishing honour; since when excellence was the hallmark of every endeavour and since when “Do or die” was the only sustenance to keep the fire of the swords and spirits.
Time and generations have been touched by many vicissitudes but excellence and elegance of attitude have remained constant, filtering down generously. And carrying forward the baton unique to the times has been imperative for each generation.
House of Badnore is a humble attempt to keep the very same ethos of a 200-year family legacy alive, albeit with a changed approach in a changed world of changed choices.
