Once, luxury trunks were proud possessions of the royal families of India. Now, for the affluent in India, beautifully handcrafted trunks are not just statement-making accessories, but also capture their personality and their taste. No wonder you can count Trunks Company Jaipur among the most coveted of Indian brands, and is a brainchild of curators Paritosh & Priyank Mehta and Chief Designer Livio Delesgues.

What inspired the Trunks Company Jaipur?

Trunks Company was envisioned as an enterprise that would handcraft bespoke trunks to treasure possessions and moments with perfection. Whether it’s a collection of watches or jewellery, leisure or personal accessories, each trunk creates a soulful experience.

Can you tell us what is so unique about your trunks?

The trunks, which are designed and handcrafted in Jaipur, are pure amalgam of ingenious design and old-world craftsmanship. It is the personalisation, attention to minute detail and most importantly, the one-of-a-kind feeling that makes them so coveted. Our team meticulously handpicks raw materials from the finest sources available worldwide. Each trunk is crafted from fine quality leather and boasts suede interiors, perennial brass hardware and directional lock casters. Every nail is carefully incorporated in the trunk-making process with singular focus and discretion.

Steamer Pile by Trunks Company

Tell us a bit about your design team?

Livio Delesgues, who is originally from Paris, is the principal designer. He creates trunks that blend his French sensibilities with the rich culture and colourful surroundings of the regal city of Jaipur. Our artisans are descendants of master craftsmen and are heirs to their invaluable skills.

Logo of Trunks Company

Where do you retail the brand from are there any plans to expand to other markets?
Trunks Company takes special orders at its atelier in Jaipur, and at selected stores like Pinakin in Mumbai and Raro in Pune. We also plan to expand our horizons to international markets, beginning from Hong Kong.

Who are your clients?

Our trunks are owned by select celebrities and industrialists across the country. The trunks we craft are very personal and close to the owner’s emotions. So, we like to keep their identities a secret.

Livio Delesgues (Chief Designer), Priyank & Paritosh Mehta (Owners)- Trunks Company Jaipur

As an entrepreneur who has created a unique product and grown the business in just a few years, what are the challenges and hurdles you have faced?

There have been lots of challenges. Our concept was very unique and initially only few would acknowledge it. But we followed our instinct and created trunks that are today appreciated across the country.

What do you think is the key to your success?

We believe in what we are doing and passionately create trunks to treasure possessions for the contemporary world. Each trunk is crafted like a piece of art and has a unique story to tell.

Watch Collector Trunk by Trunks Company

Please tell us more about your bespoke in-house embossing service. Do you offer any other special services to your clients?

A trunk can be personalised with a client’s signature or crest or initials engraved on solid brass. Trunks Company closely works with every client to ensure the finished trunk is exactly as envisaged, so that it reflects the subtle aspects of a client’s personality. Everything is done as per their convenience, for their comfort, signifying their own world.

What role has social media and marketing played in marketing your brand?

The media response that the brand has generated in leading publications and journals has helped garner attention. People now desire the brand. However, we are not on social media yet.