UNITING THE WORLD THROUGH
Award Winning Design
Every design tells a meaningful story
Welcome to Ihsan Ishan Design, where creativity meets unity.
An award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio specializing
in unique design that unites the world, educates, advocates,
and inspires faith and cultural understanding.
“Faith. Design. Understanding. Change”
Ihsan Ishan Design is not just a business – it’s a movement toward a more inclusive and compassionate world.
SPEAKING, EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP
• INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP & DIALOGUE
• SPIRITUAL & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ART
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
• ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION
• DESIGNING WITH CULTURAL & FAITH INTELLIGENCE
• HINDU CHAPLAINCY & EDUCATION
DESIGN & CREATIVE SERVICES
• PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
• BRANDING & VISUAL SYSTEMS
• ILLUSTRATION & COMMISSIONS
• LOGO DESIGN & IDENTITY
• PACKAGING, PRINT, & EXHIBITION DESIGN
• MUSEUM, CULTURAL, & EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
MUSEUM SERVICES & PORTFOLIO
CUSTOM PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS : LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND ADVISORY SERVICES
BRANDING & ILLUSTRATION
CUSTOM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
TEXTILE & PACKAGING DESIGN
BRAND IDENTITY
BEAUTY, FASHION, LUXURY
(PASSWORD REQUIRED)
COMMISSIONS
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, CONSULTING
INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP &
HINDU CHAPLAINCY
EXHIBITIONS
LECTURER IN ART, DESIGN,
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
“The Global Silk Road. Designs meant for interexchanges and meaningful dialogue”
EXPLORE OUR COLLECTIONS, DISCOVER THE CONCEPTS &
STORIES BEHIND THE DESIGNS
ASIAN ART MUSEUM &
Ihsan Ishan Design
Beyond Bollywood: Celebrating 2,000 Years of Dance Exhibition
For this landmark exhibition, Ihsan Ishan Design created and produced a capsule collection translating over two thousand years of sacred movement, rhythm, and art into contemporary design. Drawing from our deep cultural knowledge, lived spiritual practice, and rigorous research, the designs draw inspiration from the museum’s collections preserving their meaning, while reimagining them for today, educating, and connecting contemporary audiences.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION AND DISCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND EACH PIECE
DEDICATED TO USTAD/ GURU ZAKIR HUSSAIN
HONORING ZAKIR HUSSAIN
This special collection pays tribute to Zakir Ji, one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known.
He deeply cherished the “Subhanallah Tabla” design—wearing it with pride for its message of Hindu-Muslim unity, proud of my work as a Hindu Chaplain, and my interfaith efforts. He was so happy and proud that this design hangs by the Mosque at NYU and often joked that he had it in every color.
To honor his legacy, I have re released this design in new colors with luxe embroidery techniques, with “Z” and “Zakir” on the wrist along with three Indian Classical Musicians who adore him, Manik Khan (sarod), Kavindra Sahabir (sitar), and Kushal Sahabir (tabla) as models.
His music and spirit embodied
unity and compassion.
He will forever be missed.
With love,
Sangeetha Kowsik
Founder & Creative Director
Ihsan Ishan Design
MEXICO CITY COLLECTION
This collection celebrates the spiritual cultural interconnectedness of Mesoamerican and Hindu traditions, inspired by Mexico City.
It highlights the marigold flower, native to Mexico (though popularly known as a South Asian flower) and tied to ancestor reverence in both cultures, alongside a unique Mexican Lord Ganesha design inspired by
Mesoamerican deity art and a unique pattern, incorporating marigolds, handpicked roses, and elements from both traditions to create a striking, culturally rich design.
AMAZIGH
(INDIGENOUS PEOPLES)
OF NORTH AFRICA
This collection celebrates the rich heritage of the Imazighen, the "free people", indigenous communities of North Africa.
Inspired by the deep cultural parallels between Amazigh and Tamil traditions, this collection blends geometric patterns, Southern Mosque architecture, jewelry carvings, Tuareg symbols, traditional colors, and the ancient Tifinagh script.
This unique design series honors the timeless beauty of the Tamazight language and its shared legacy of resilience and artistry.
This collection celebrates the rich cultural interconnectedness of Persia, South Asia, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism
OUR STORY
Ihsan Ishan Design was founded by Sangeetha Kowsik, a visionary Creative Director, Educator, and Hindu Chaplain, with a mission to unite the world through art and design.
A trailblazer, Sangeetha is a Hindu Indian-American woman and traditionally trained Islamic Arabic calligrapher, the first South Asian to launch a skateboarding brand and the first woman of color to lead a design team at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in its 150-year history.
A Parsons School of Design graduate, she has worked extensively in the world of fashion, beauty, luxury, museum sectors having worked for numerous global brands like Estée Lauder, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein etc.
Honored as "Chaplain of the Year" by Chelsea Clinton, she lectures on diversity, inclusion, Hinduism, and advocates for greater cultural and faith representation.
Ihsan Ishan Design redefines how design can unite diverse communities, cultures, and faiths, introducing new ideas to build understanding and inspire change.
TESTIMONIALS
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL
I’m Muslim my husband is Hindu. (A customer’s story)
I was raised Muslim and still believe in Islam. My husband was raised Hindu and still maintains his faith. When we discussed faith and it’s place in our lives before we got married we both agreed that we would never force each other’s religion on the other and that we would also respect each other’s religions and continue to learn and educate each other on the values that our religions teach. This piece of art was very special to us. Arabic is the preferred script and language that Islam is taught in. In this work of art, the Hindu deity, Ganesha is created with Arabic calligraphy and the words read “Jai Shri Ganesha”. Ganesha represents wisdom and is the remover of obstacles in Hinduism. His origin story also teaches people that we need to put aside our individual ego and replace it with universal ego. This means that we must think beyond selfish needs and encourage actions that will benefit not only ourselves, but the universe as a whole. We display this art to remind us to remain humble and to welcome education and wisdom into our lives. —Aaliya
“Please keep doing what you are doing! God knows we need this kindness to spread faster than any virus! ”
“Thank you for your beautiful designs, bridging between both Sanskrit and Arabic in a positive way”
“Your work is pretty incredible. Love what you’re doing for Unity too. I’m sick of the divide and your work is not only refreshing but necessary! ”
“Your work is an inspiration! Especially the “melding together” of IhsanIshan (Allah/Shiva)! We pray the tolerance you display in teaching through art will one day become a global reality”
TRADITION MEETS MODERN
TRADITIONAL CALLIGRAPHY WITH
MODERN TOUCHES
QUALITY
PRINTED ON LUXE FABRICS
AND MATERIALS
UNIQUE STORIES
MEANINGFUL CONCEPT BEHIND EVERY PIECE TO LEAD TO UNDERSTANDING
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OUR MISSION : To unite diverse communities, cultures, and faiths through meaningful art and design, sharing interconnected stories, inspirations, beauty, and education to celebrate what connects us.
