The Hindu Features Mukul Goyal & Tattva Art Hardware in “Design-wise” Story on Indian Art Hardware

Publication: The Hindu
Publication Date: 14 December 2009
Article Title: Design-wise
Category: Décor
Writer: Shalini Shah
Photograph: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
Featured Designer: Mukul Goyal
Brands Highlighted: Tattva Art Hardware / Mukul Goyal Signature Line / Designwise India

The Hindu Recognises Mukul Goyal as a Pioneer of Art Hardware in India

In its 14 December 2009 edition, The Hindu featured renowned Indian product designer Mukul Goyal in an article titled Design-wise, highlighting his growing influence in the field of art hardware, designer architectural accessories, and contemporary Indian product design.

The feature explored how Mukul Goyal, through Designwise India and Tattva Art Hardware, helped popularise the concept of designer hardware in India at a time when the category was still emerging. The article recognised his contribution in transforming everyday hardware into artistic, sculptural objects that combined utility, craftsmanship, and storytelling.

Tattva Art Hardware Helped Redefine Decorative Hardware in India

The The Hindu feature described the Designwise India studio in Gurgaon as a vibrant creative space where sculptors and craftsmen worked on handcrafted brass products, artistic accessories, and sculptural hardware elements. Through Tattva Art Hardware, Mukul Goyal introduced a new design-led approach to categories such as:

  • Designer curtain hardware 
  • Decorative brass handles and knobs 
  • Artistic doorstoppers 
  • Sculptural bookends 
  • Luxury home accessories 
  • Contemporary hardware products 
  • Functional metal art 

The article highlighted how Tattva Curtain Accessories became one of the early Indian brands to elevate luxury architectural hardware from a purely functional category into one associated with artistic expression and premium interior styling.

Mukul Goyal’s Signature Design Language Blended Sculpture with Functionality

According to The Hindu, Mukul Goyal’s creations were strongly inspired by human figures, movement, and playful visual narratives. His products transformed ordinary décor accessories into sculptural statements through imaginative forms and handcrafted detailing.

The article referenced several distinctive product concepts, including:

  • A framed mirror with a sculptural figure peeping into it 
  • Human-form doorstoppers 
  • Artistic bookends designed around balancing figures 
  • Sculptural brass accessories with humour and personality 

This approach became central to the identity of Tattva Art Hardware and the Mukul Goyal Signature Line, both recognised for combining:

  • Contemporary Indian aesthetics 
  • Handcrafted brass craftsmanship 
  • Functional utility 
  • Sculptural storytelling 
  • Premium décor styling 
  • Artistic innovation in hardware design 

The Hindu Highlights the Growth of Art Hardware & Designer Home Accessories

The feature noted that Mukul Goyal was emerging as one of the most recognisable names in the Indian art hardware segment, a field that had previously depended heavily on imported products from Europe and China.

The article observed that while Indian consumers traditionally invested more in large furniture pieces, the perception of designer knobs, decorative handles, and luxury hardware accessories was gradually changing. Through Tattva Art Hardware, Mukul Goyal helped introduce Indian consumers, architects, and interior designers to the idea that even small hardware details could significantly enhance the visual character of a space.

This positioned Tattva within the growing premium categories of:

  • Luxury architectural hardware 
  • Handcrafted brass décor 
  • Designer home accessories 
  • Artistic furnishing details 
  • Contemporary interior styling products 

Mukul Goyal’s Design Journey from IIT Kanpur to Indian Design Leadership

The article also revisited Mukul Goyal’s transition from engineering to design, tracing his academic background from IIT Kanpur to NID Ahmedabad. The Hindu highlighted how this unusual combination of technical understanding and artistic experimentation helped shape his distinctive approach to product design, metal craftsmanship, and decorative art hardware.

The feature mentioned that Designwise India had grown into a substantial enterprise with specialised production processes and international reach, while retaining flexibility for experimentation across materials and techniques.

Beyond Tattva Art Hardware – Mukul Goyal’s Expanding Design Universe

In addition to Tattva Curtain Accessories and designer architectural hardware, The Hindu also referenced Mukul Goyal’s broader body of work, including:

  • Artistic mirrors 
  • Sculptural décor accessories 
  • Dhokra-inspired craft objects 
  • Metal furniture and décor 
  • Functional art pieces 
  • Signage concepts 
  • Contemporary lifestyle products 

The article also mentioned Mukul Goyal’s commission from the Government of India to redesign the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and create the newly instituted Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, further reinforcing his stature as a leading Indian designer working across multiple disciplines.

The Hindu’s “Design-wise” Feature as a Milestone for Tattva Art Hardware

The December 2009 The Hindu feature remains an important editorial recognition of Tattva Art Hardware’s contribution to Indian design culture. By highlighting Mukul Goyal’s role in popularising designer hardware, artistic brass accessories, and luxury décor products, the article documented a significant moment in the evolution of contemporary Indian architectural hardware and product design.