Omnia vincit amor, or love conquers all; it's the name of one of my collections and my central belief. This piece was part of a limited-edition series I did for Colette. Jewelry, Waris Ahuwalia

This is a gift from Eric Adolfsen at the opening of the first pop-up tearoom.

This is a typesetter's cabinet from 1923. We had it lined in a blue fine-waled corduroy. The trays are used to display the jewelry.

André [Saraiva] graffiti on yen and rupee.

Little stickers and another antique [magnifying glass].

This is a batik test with the House of Waris symbol. The feather necklace is made by my friend's daughter Honor, and it's the only necklace I wear.

Yes, another antique alongside a book of poetry by my favorite musicians.

Here are more antiques from around the world. I keep receipts in the wooden box...beauty and function.

This is the top view of my desk: an old barn door from the late 1800s, with antiques I've collected from around the world.

The jewelry comes in handmade boxes, displayed on trays made by hand, and put into a limited-edition linen-bound look book illustrated by hand by our esteemed art director, Eric Adolfsen. Our goal is to preserve the way of the handcraftsmanship in all its forms—as a living and viable economic option, living next to the mass-marketed goods of our time. The jewelry and the scarves all follow that philosophy.

These are teacups from the first House of Waris Tea Room.

I work with all kinds of craftsmen. The skulls and the birds are papier-mâché.

My late father bought these bronze deer at an antique auction over 25 years ago. They sat in the basement for years until I found them and gave them a new home. The other pieces are antiques I've picked up along the way: bronze owl, Tibetan beads, and the lock.

My inspiration board.

This photo is by my great friend Andrew Zuckerman. It's of Kenya. All the animals are gathered around a little source of water. It's one of my favorite photos. Scarves, Waris Ahuwalia

To India With Love is a book we did, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to a charity in India after the attacks in Mumbai. It has sold out twice and is now in its third print—proceeds still go the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust. So do go buy a book. The pink and black toys are from André [Saraiva].

I'm honored to be included.

We made all the furniture in the studio from a barn that was coming down in Pennsylvania. I do love this bookshelf.

This is a gift from Eric Adolfsen at the opening of the first pop-up tearoom.