OUR STORY
Inspired by
the beauty
of indian
traditions
On a passage to India in 2005, our founder Bernadette O'Farrell, was struck by the vibrancy and rich heritage of Indian handicrafts. A year of immersive travel across India - from remote weaving villages to bustling artisan hubs - revealed a world of centuries -old techniques and cultural stories.
Through this journey Bernadette realised that traditional craftsmanship doesn't need to be reinvented - it needs to be supported. By pairing modern design sensibilities with time -honoured techniques, she could sustain the artisans' livelihoods and ensure that these centuries -old practices continue to thrive.
Safeguarding artisan heritage
In 2006, Bernadette started the Indian Garden Company and began working closely with artisans and small workshops in India and Bali. By introducing handcrafted umbrellas and vibrant textiles to the West, she helped preserve traditional techniques and support the communities who keep them alive.
As her knowledge grew, buyers, designers and friends often travelled with her - not only to meet artisans , but to experience the culture and stories that shape these crafts. What began as sharing trips has now evolved into bespoke journeys through India, offering an authentic window into its people traditions and creative heritage.
These journeys continue the purpose at the heart of the Indian Garden Company: to honour heritage, champion craftsmanship, and help ensure these traditions endure,
Quality products created with sustainable business practices
from ethical sources around the globe.
Indian Garden Company’s products are sold in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Russia and USA to individuals, garden centres, retail outlets, lifestyle and fashion brands, homeware, boutique hotels, spas, hospitality and the events industry.
White Company, Bergdorf Goodman, Graham & Green, Chanel, Monsoon, Blanc D'Ivoire, Burford Garden Centre, Longacreas Nursery and over 500 brands including hotels, nightclubs and spas, in UK, Europe, Russia, the Middle East and the USA have all worked with the Indian Garden Company.
Today, The Indian Garden Company parasols and umbrellas are being sold the world over. The artisan manufacturers of these products are thriving. UK and European brands are now selling these crafted items developed by us giving us the opportunity to find and train other skilled artisans and to start two new sub-brands, Knüg and EthiSource.
Through these new sub-brands, we continue to build support for small artisans and provide them with supply chains at the same time guiding them to more sustainable environmental and labour practises.
