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“From baskets to built-ins…”

  • Writer: Supriya B.S
    Supriya B.S
  • Aug 11, 2025
  • 1 min read

Our clothes have always needed a sacred space.


This hand-sketched timeline traces the quiet evolution of garment storage at home — from reed baskets and alabaster chests to ornate wooden wardrobes and the modern walk-in closet.


Each shift reflects not just style, but the changing rhythms of life, privacy, and personal space.


🗝️ 17th–18th century: Steel & wooden chests

🪞 1870–1950: Ornate wardrobes

👗 1950s onwards: Walk-in closets with dedicated zones


Design is a mirror of our evolving needs.


Which era’s style speaks to you most?”



 
 
 

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