About Us
Kanasu Artifacts — Where Heritage Meets Home
A note from our founder
I didn't grow up around "decor."
I grew up around stories disguised as objects.
In my grandmother's home, nothing was just placed — it was remembered. A brass bell from a temple town. A carved box from a street market miles away. A lamp she picked up during a quiet, unplanned stop on a journey somewhere.
Every piece had a reason to exist.
She had a simple belief: "If something is beautiful, it should also be used."
So nothing was locked away in cabinets. The bell rang during prayers. The brass vessels held flowers. The artifacts weren't admired from a distance — they were part of everyday life.
Then something shifted.
Modern homes became faster, cleaner, more minimal. Somewhere along the way, these objects — rich with memory and meaning — became forgotten. Packed into cupboards. Left behind in ancestral homes. Replaced by things that looked new, but felt nothing.
Years later, I started noticing what was missing. Not in spaces — in how homes felt. That warmth. That depth. That quiet sense of belonging.
And I knew exactly where it came from.
So I started going back. To my family. To old homes. To forgotten corners. I began collecting pieces my grandmother once cherished, objects my mother had carefully held onto, artifacts that carried time within them.
Each piece wasn't just found. It was reclaimed.
What started as a personal journey became something more — a realization that these weren't just heirlooms. They were a way of living that deserved to exist again.
That's how Kanasu was born.
Not as a decor brand. As a way to bring back homes that feel layered, lived-in, and meaningful. Where objects aren't just styled — they're remembered, used, and passed on.
Where every piece has a story.
And every home feels like it holds one.
— Angeline Cruz, Founder - Kanasu Artifacts
Our artisans
We work with master craftsmen across Mysore, Bengaluru, Moradabad. Some come from families whose ancestors cast brass for temples, palaces.
Their stories deserve their own space. We're documenting them one at a time — you'll meet them in our Journal as we publish.
What we make
Sacred pieces. Home accents. Pooja essentials. Lighting. Tableware. Gifts for occasions that deserve more than wrapping paper.
Style My Home → Find a Gift → Style a Corner → Explore Heritage →
Get in touch
I read every email personally. Whether you have a question, a custom request, or just want to talk about what's on your shelf — write to me.
Angeline Cruz - support@kanasu-artifacts.com or https://www.instagram.com/kanasu.artifacts/
Bengaluru, India