“10 Chairs” is a collective of art and design installations. Its first edition, presented in New Delhi, raises funds for the 100 Good Karma Project—a foundation working in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The concept began with a simple idea: a sit-down dinner for ten friends gathered around an aged, wine-stained wooden table to exchange stories. But there was one absence—the table had no chairs. This absence sparked a series of questions. Who are these ten friends? What are they like? What stories do they carry?

Each chair becomes a presence at the table—an individual, a voice, a narrative. Together, they form a collective of stories waiting to be told.

All chairs in the first edition are single editions, created through unique collaborations between artists and designers. Inspired by Ayush's hoof chair and Puneet's coral beads, the chair was skillfully hand crafted by the artisans of AKFD.

Embroidered beads on canvas, wood, cast metal, synthetic fur - Takème is a double-edged narrative—a political spoof that reflects on the state of democracy in today’s world.

In its commentary, post-election promises and commitments are rendered as lifeless, like abandoned pieces of furniture. The common person is left to navigate these obstacles—tripping, falling, and ultimately reduced to a faceless existence.