About Kartik Research
Founded by Kartik Kumra in 2021, Kartik Research is an artisanal design house based in New Delhi, India.
The core tenet of Kartik Research is to reintroduce humanness into clothing; each item of clothing has a handmade touch. The pieces feature a reversion to old world craftsmanship, with wovens being produced on handlooms and the embroideries are all executed by hand. Kartik Research draws inspiration from India’s rich subcultures, exploring themes of heritage and aspiration through its collections. From the aesthetics of 60s psychedelic rock to the
Indo-modernist art of the 80s, the brand aims to explore how traditional crafts reflect our cultural movements. Kartik Research collaborates closely with master artisans to revive forgotten Indian crafts and bring them to a global audience.
Kartik Research shows on the Paris Fashion Week Menswear Calendar, becoming the first and only Indian brand to do so.
About Founder
Kartik Kumra is an artistic director based in New Delhi, India.
Kumra began KR as a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 2022 with an Economics degree.
Kumra is a member of the BOF500, the Time 100 Next 2026 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023.
Kartik Research has been nominated for the LVMH Prize in both 2023 and 2026.
