Around The Studio is a Georgian furniture and interior design company founded by Tika Shelia and Ano Jishkariani in 2021. The studio is deeply rooted in the craft traditions of Georgia’s high mountain regions, exploring and preserving time-honored techniques while integrating them into contemporary design and technology.
Georgia, Germany, United States
Tbilisi,
2023
Around The Studio is a Georgian furniture and interior design company founded by Tika Shelia and Ano Jishkariani in 2021. The studio is deeply rooted in the craft traditions of Georgia’s high mountain regions, exploring and preserving time-honored techniques while integrating them into contemporary design and technology. Craft is at the core of the studio’s practice—not just as a method of making but as a means of storytelling and cultural preservation. By collaborating with local artisans, particularly women in Telavi, the studio ensures that these traditional skills remain relevant in modern design. The furniture carries a distinct aesthetic, shaped by the handcrafted techniques of Tusheti, reflecting a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation. Beyond production, Around The Studio presents its furniture through interactive exhibitions, where visitors can engage with and use the pieces, reinforcing the connection between craft and experience. The studio has already realized several proje
Tsinandali Award - 2024, Grant from the Ministry of Culture in Georgia - 2022, Grant from the Ministry of Culture in Georgia - 2023,
