AWARD-WINNING DESIGN
MEANINGFUL ART,
MAKING A DIFFERENCE

BEYOND BOLLYWOOD:
CELEBRATING 2,000 YEARS OF DANCE

CAPSULE COLLECTION
FOR THE EXHIBITION
Ihsan Ishan Design by
Sangeetha Kowsik
x Shauna Ericson


Available Exclusively at
Cha May Ching Boutique inside
the Asian Art Museum

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Welcome to Ihsan Ishan Design, where creativity meets unity.

An award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio specializing in unique design that celebrates diversity, unites cultures, educates, and
inspires interfaith understanding.

“Faith. Design. Understanding. Change”

Ihsan Ishan Design is not just a business – it’s a movement toward a more inclusive and compassionate world.


OUR SERVICES


 

DESIGN SERVICES

• PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

• BRAND IDENTITY

• ILLUSTRATION

• LOGO DESIGN

• PACKAGING AND PRINT COLLATERAL

• EXHIBITION DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

 
 

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• INTERFAITH INITIATIVES

• SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ART

• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

• REPRESENTATION

• DESIGNING INCLUSIVELY

• HINDU CHAPLAINCY


MUSEUM PORTFOLIO

CUSTOM PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS : LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND ADVISORY SERVICES

BRANDING & ILLUSTRATION

 

CUSTOM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

TEXTILE & PACKAGING DESIGN

LOGO DESIGN

BEAUTY, FASHION, LUXURY

COMMISSIONS

 

KEY NOTE SPEAKER, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON HINDUISM

HINDU CHAPLAIN & PRIEST

EXHIBITIONS

LECTURER IN ART, DESIGN, INCLUSION


The Global Silk Road. Designs meant for interexchanges and meaningful dialogue
— Sangeetha Kowsik (Founder/Creator, Ihsan Ishan Design)

EXPLORE OUR COLLECTIONS, DISCOVER THE CONCEPTS &
INSPIRATIONS BEHIND THE DESIGNS

 

 

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.

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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

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Please keep doing what you are doing! God knows we need this kindness to spread faster than any virus!
— Naya
Thank you for your beautiful designs, bridging between both Sanskrit and Arabic in a positive way
— Aya
 
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!
— Divya
 
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
— David

TRADITION MEETS MODERN

TRADITIONAL ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY WITH MODERN TOUCHES

TRADITIONAL CALLIGRAPHY WITH MODERN TOUCHES

QUALITY

PRINTED ON HIGH QUALITY FABRICS AND MATERIALS

UNIQUE STORIES

MEANINGFUL CONCEPT BEHIND EVERY PIECE TO LEAD TO UNDERSTANDING

MEANINGFUL CONCEPT BEHIND EVERY PIECE TO LEAD TO UNDERSTANDING

CHARITY

EVERY PURCHASE HELPS SUPPORT A CHARITY

EVERY PURCHASE HELPS
SUPPORT A CHARITY


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