About Us
About Us
Our Story
Specially focusing away from "chaalu" cliché products, Irris has been combining high quality materials with exclusive painstaking techniques to produce unique art, design and decor for over 16 years now.
We are passionate about preserving age-old crafts which are so rare to find now.
Think wood carving, metal plating, stained glass, agate, petrified wood, crystal, brass, abalone, bone inlay, teak wood, resin, polystone, silver, enamel work- To name just a few.
Before we even had any online presence, we started operations with a humble 100sqft store, and soon spread to 6,500 sqft in the prime hub of Kolkata in a heritage building on Russell Street.
Customers have found themselves exploring and discovering new products & artefacts throughout the store, in each corner, wall, table and hidden nook.
Given Vineeta's personal touches in the design of the products as well as its whimsical display, every time you walk into our store, it tells a different story- Keeping you dreaming through, exploring longer than you expected- Contrary to the staleness & cold feeling of a typical furniture & decor store.
What Makes us different
Far from being just another ordinary 'online decor store', we take pride in having been a real physical store for more than 16 years.
Starting at just 100sqft, we grew our store to a massive 6000sqft space in a heritage building in the heart of the city of Kolkata.
What customers have loved most about us:
- The promise of genuine high quality and good design. Honesty in our values. Warmth in our creations. The experience of our store. The massive collection and sheer variety of products we house.
- Our Founder's incredible knowledge spanning hundreds of different types of crafts & techniques, learnt over 40 years. Vineeta's mind is a treasure trove for producing anything one can imagine.
- Personal artisan involvement in most of our products. Unique combination of materials. Crystals & brass. Copper & abalone. Stained glass & metal. It is one's wildest combinations take the form of a real design.
Our Founder
Irris was founded in 2008 by Vineeta- A self-taught Artist, Designer and Craft Expert.
From losing almost everything 25 years ago, to creating the Irris legacy, founding 3 high-end homestays and single-handedly raising 3 children, one of them with Down Syndrome, Vineeta's story is unparalleled.
She started her business in the late 90's teaching ladies about heritage paintings & crafts like Tanjores and Stained Glass.
Slowly word spread about her unique taste, and women from wealthy families came to her for getting their homes decorated or getting one-of-a-kind accessories because they wanted something that was not available in the market.
Vineeta was able to provide this with her practical yet artistic mind, knowing what they would like, and also how to make those products. This was the start of Irris.
Team of Artisans
We have a dedicated team of gifted artisans across the country. Some are also trained by us to practice the most high quality exquisite crafting techniques.
Values & Philosophy
Quality. Details. Practical use. Suitable for Indian climate.
Art
Timeless pieces meant to be treasured as heirloom pieces.
Design
Practical. Exclusive. One of a kind. Telling special stories.
Craft
Preserving ancient techniques that are so hard to find now.
Our Store
Based in the premium business hub of Russell Street in Kolkata, Irris is beyond just an ordinary & soulless "picture-perfect decor shop". It is an ever-evolving Gallery Store full of life and freshness.
