Teak is also the base of the Barza/Balcony Lounge, which boasts a long and wide bolster headrest, an extended armrest and a cushion cover handmade out of upholstery using the prestigious Ahmedabad Organic Fabric. And last but not least, there is the Dasta/Handle Dining Table. This single slab of marble (or glass) tabletop contains a very interesting detail: the array of holes in the tabletop fit multiple brass door handles which can be arranged to create a display to hold various dishes. To note, everything in this collection is made to order and customizable by material and color.

We ask Pascal and Nikita where Germany and India meet, design wise. "We meet in the curiosity to discover old and forgotten crafts, in the discussion about design in general, being aware of the past while creating the future," they say. "It’s maybe not even specific to our origins but to how we grew up and what experiences we have gone through. We think at the bottom of design always lies a human interaction that defines its function. This mutual interest made it easy to collaborate."

Their collaboration indeed seems to be a perfect match. Whereas Nikita is an "insider" to Indian culture and traditions, the two describe Pascal as the "outsider," one who often notices things that seem completely "normal" to Nikita, details that a native might take for granted. "By sharing these thoughts, it became a very fun and often surprising exchange between the two of us," they share.

And as for the future of Reclaimed Stories and Pascal and Nikita, much seems to be in the pipeline, including a "native Indian furniture brand with a unique business approach." If this detailed and miniscule collection of five pieces is anything to go by, we're sure that it will be a beautiful example of collaboration between a rich past and a thriving present.