Backwaters was a minimalist leather goods and slow lifestyle brand Krishna developed in his senior year of high school to connect with his Indian roots. He worked with artisans and tanneries in Chennai to develop the first piece.
Beluga was the pilot product; a leather bag that converts from a slim tote to a strapped backpack. It emphasized moving forward with the essentials and leaving behind the superfluous.
Backwaters was a minimalist leather goods and slow lifestyle brand Krishna developed in his senior year of high school to connect with his Indian roots. He worked with artisans and tanneries in Chennai, India to develop the first piece.
Beluga was the pilot product; a leather bag that converts from a slim tote to a strapped backpack. It emphasized moving forward with the essentials and leaving behind the superfluous.
Summer 2015 — Tamil Nadu Leather, Canvas, Nylon, Steel — Limited Release of 25 Bags
✺ Renegade Craft Fair 2016 + E-Commerce Platform
Minimal room for a light, purposeful journey.
Forms inspired by the robust and rich tropical flora from India and Sri Lanka.
The name Backwaters refers to the vast labyrinth of still canals found in Kerala, India.
A freeing space that helps travelers relax and recalibrate with nature and their environment.
