With a plethora of quirky designs, we recently wrapped up our first Designer Travelista Contest. The entries were full on fun and creativity, lots of colours, and ofcourse, done with immense passion. What impressed us most was the way mundane discarded items had been recycled into attractive products. Like Shweta's ingenious jewellery made up of discarded metal zips that made it to the top 15.

Recycled handcrafted tribal jewellery by Shweta Pandey

From Priya Krishnan’s “culture coasters”, to the Guitar & Cupcake pin cushion by Palak Jain that won a Special mention, every entry in the top 15 screamed innovation. The winners were declared in two categories. One was the Audience's choice, and the other was chosen by our team. Winning entries in the first category were Tanushree Nair & Monica Gupta. Our team selected Puja Sharma & Rajeev Aggarwal as the winners.

Cultural Coasters by Priya Krishnan  

Creative Cushions by Palak Jain 

Tanushree Nair of Karaashilp brought an arry of beautiful bags to the table. Both fashionable and functional, her lable was a hit winning with over 300 likes. Styling earth is what Monica Gupta of EarthenStyle loves the most. Her pots have India all over them. Wonderfully bright, vibrant and loud, these pieces of art can spice up any decor. We *heart*!

Puja wooed with her beads! Colourful and bright, her funky pieces add sunshine to every collection. The hand-painted bottles by Rajeev were marvellous. Very artistic, the designs both contemporary and traditional at the same time, these bottles are definite eye-catchers in any living room. 

The Winning Entries 

Check out the TOP 15 shortlisted entries here- http://on.fb.me/129FQ9T

Designer Travelista is an initiative by Travelista India to help talented designers and upcoming cultural and design entrepreneurs showcase their lables. All winners get goodies and are featured by us online and during our festivals happening at prestigious venues in Delhi and London. 

We have our second contest on. So hurry! To send in your designs, click here- http://on.fb.me/15MeCoe