The house has a rustic wooden double ceiling, expansive arch windows, wooden floor, and white pristine walls. I was fascinated by a small indoor rustic balcony verandah in one of her rooms upstairs. Perfect for two, one can enjoy the beautiful view of the living room from the balcony.
The wooden floor is full of character and style, and each seat in the living room is a masterpiece, the details and design on each furniture pieces outstanding. The different chandeliers in each space suit the space to be either glamorous, rustic or custom-made, creating a touch of class and elegance.
Her bookshelf instantly gives you sentimental vibes, and the books and accessories are appealing. Colourful handmade luxurious cushions are striking, adorned with signature Deepa's design. "Women from the slums stitched these cushion covers," she says.
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Deepa says she teaches women from the slums to stitch and design motif flowers on fabrics, and they earn a living from this. When people buy her clothes, they also support these women. Her dining room is all white with exquisite dining furniture. One of the pieces she cherishes is a church table handed down to her by her uncle. It was made in the 1920s. The chairs are covered with white lined fabric, so posh and classic.
Her yoga room has a little window designed like a beautiful flower, adding a unique touch to the room. The custom free-stand bathtub is luxurious. "This is an original bathtub. Look at the legs... it is so heavy seven men carried it to this bathroom," she says.
Indeed, Deepa's Zen-like space speaks volumes, and her style extends to the Deepa Dosaja label, a Kenya-based fashion house that has dressed global stars. In 2015, Deepa, who is founder and CEO of the label, was honoured to have Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o wear a Deepa Dosaja outfit during her visit to Kenya.
She was also honoured to display her collection at Buckingham Palace, where she interacted with Catherine Middleton, who greatly admired her work.
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