Waris Ahluwalia
Waris Ahluwalia
Waris Ahluwaliais an Indian American designer and actor based in New York City. His company, House of Waris, has collaborated with a number of other designers and artists throughout the years. House of Waris came into being after the owners of Maxfield's in Los Angeles noticed Ahluwalia's elaborate diamond rings and placed an order, which sold out...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDesigner
CountryUnited States of America
fill home
I need my fill of Indian home cooking.
element interest life
I like there to be some interest in every element of my life.
cut wrapped
I'm a Sikh; it's part of my religious tradition to never cut my hair and keep it wrapped in a turban.
achieved
You don't have to become Mother Teresa to make an impact in the world. But nothing can be achieved if, at the very least, we are not talking about it.
believe
I do believe in standing for something more than just a product.
home
I have so many friends and obligations, and I want to go out and support people. But we eat at home.
bought los store walked
I made two rings for myself, and when I was in Los Angeles, I walked into a store called Maxfields, and they essentially bought them off my hands.
maybe yes
I'm surprised as anyone about where I've ended up. Maybe it's because I say yes to things.
tailors fabric hunts
I travel a lot, and I hunt for fabrics, then I have the tailor make me something.
life-is missions preserves
My mission in life is to preserve craftsmanship.
night cities cities-at-night
I love driving in the city at night.
inspiration responsibility passion
My inspiration is always love and history, and my passion to a fault is craftsmanship and responsibility. Those are the simplest things. It goes beyond jewelry. It's every part of my life.
light people sides
People who know me know that theres a light-hearted side, humour... But you could easily say I am cheeky.
beyond-my-control
It's beyond my control how I'm perceived.