Sometimes we have a vision of the kind of footwear we want that reflects our personality completely, but rarely do we find exactly what we were looking for. Well, that is about to end. There are a few female artists who are bringing your imagination, and their own, to life with a range of footwear where the designs are painted by themselves. The intricate details and the degree of accuracy meet a measure of quality that could rival digital prints. If you are ready to get a pair of shoes with a pattern or image that no one else has, here are 5 women entrepreneurs who are offering handpainted sneakers for women.
1. Kanvas – Komal Panchal
Komal Panchal started her brand Kanvas after completing her degree in fashion, though the seed of admiration for footwear was planted when she was only 5 years old. Though it began as a project fuelled by her passion for art where she offered customised painted objects, this woman entrepreneur turned it into what Kanvas is today. This brand offers a range of handpainted sneakers for women and men both, where she flaunts her own creativity and also offers customizations according to what her customers need. She usually finds the inspiration for her artwork in nature, but has both minimalistic and extravagant designs within the designs. Place your order for her vegan products on her website.
2. Moreiarty – Kalyani More
Kalyani More’s brand Moreiarty is a one-stop destination for women who want their footwear to reflect anything and everything they are a fan of. Anime characters like Gojo Satoru, famous athletes like Kobe Bryant, and even iconic paintings like Van Gogh’s Starry Night, her range of sneakers for women can incorporate it all. This woman entrepreneur’s artwork is nearly identical to whatever inspires the design, and if her existing vast collection doesn’t strike a chord, you can also conceptualise your own. They offer the option of sending your own unused pair of shoes to their studio, or you can even let them handle the whole process. Check out her website to place your order.
3. Shoes Your Daddy – Sugandha Tyagi
Sugandha Tyagi is making exclusivity more accessible with her online venture, ShoesYourDaddy which offers all kinds of handpainted sneakers for women. Apart from painting images like different characters (animated or otherwise), and athletes, her range of footwear inspired by truck art is one of the more unique and quintessentially Indian products you will find. Her expertise with a brush and brimming creativity has led to collaborations with brands like Puma, Adidas, TheSouledStore, Carlsberg and more. She also offers more minimalistic options like metallic gradients, if you are looking for something universally appealing. Check out her Instagram page to place your order.
4. Sanaya Irani
Sanaya Irani is a skilled artist who lends her talent and creativity to different ventures like tattoos, customized objects like clothing or accessories, and of course, handpainted sneakers. All of her products flaunt aesthetically pleasing designs inspired by TV shows, or sports, and are sold under the name Brushtler on social media. Making clever use of the existing structure and pattern on the shoes that you pick is what this woman entrepreneur does best. Make sure to avoid any footwear that is an imitation of a popular brand since Sanaya does not customize those. Check out her Instagram page and place your order by dropping her a DM.
5. Mana Santhanam
Celebrities like Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, and Frizella D’Souza have acquired custom shoes by this next artist. Mana Santhanam goes by her own name when creating her handpainted sneakers for women, men, and even children. Her catalog offers beyond just popular characters, references as she can even paint your favourite quotes, your zodiac, pictures of your pets, and even silhouettes of the people you love. For those who are curious about the process, this woman entrepreneur posts a lot of behind-the-scenes clips, along with explanations about what made her paint the sneakers that way. To enhance her product’s aesthetic, she even incorporates beads or glitter, and you can place your orders via her Instagram.
Customizations are always a great way to be authentic about your own personality, and also make for really thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Just follow the instructions for caring about these handpainted pieces, because when it comes to these sneakers for women, only your own imagination is the limit.
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