Devanshi Nihaniwal

About Devanshi Nihaniwal

Hello! I am Devanshi, a textile design student atNID Ahmedabad. I am an extremely observant and hardworking individual, passionate about materials, colours and textures. I find the design process methodology engaging and vital in any project. I seek to explore textiles and design through everyday life. I relish organizing and planning along with journalling my thoughts and observations. I thrive working in a team and believe in collaborative learning and doing.

Experience

1. Textile Designer

   Ecotasar

   Mar 2024 — Present · Delhi, IN

   Responsible for overseeing the weaving segment, focusing on designing for Peddle and Jacquard handlooms. Worked on projects for notable clients such as West Elm, Rejuvenation, Zara Home, and Kufri Textiles, specializing in cushion covers and throws for the export market. Managed the entire process from design direction to execution and sampling, including digital renderings of designs and creating weave graphs for both Peddle and Jacquard looms. Developed an in-depth understanding of local yarns, including various types of tussar and eri silk, and worked with a diverse range of materials such as cotton khadi, tussar, eri, mulberry, and linen.Additionally, contributed to handloom sarees and suit sets for Ecotasar’s domestic market and engaged in field visits to the Bhagalpur weaving cluster to deepen knowledge of traditional techniques.

Education

• National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad

  Bachelor of Design

  2019 — 2023

• Green Fields School

  CBSE