India, Oct. 25 -- While Kolkata earned its sobriquet City of Joy from Dominique Lapierre's 1985 novel that captured the resilience of its people, the storied city holds treasures far beyond - of art, culture and a timeless creative spirit. It's a land of thinkers and of hands that shape beauty. Steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, the city has long inspired dreamers. We speak to designers, jewellers, and artists from Kolkata who are igniting our imagination - and our feeds.

Viraj Khanna, Artist

Fascinated by striking moments from everyday life, Viraj Khanna, son of designer Anamika Khanna, translates them onto canvas through vivid hand embroidered imagery. For his collages, the 30-year-old reflects on the never-ending chase fo...