Sabyasachi for Nilaya by Asian Paints has collaborated with  The Leela Palace Bengaluru to elevate the design aesthetic at  ZLB 23 with the Heartland Collection.

Two iconic Indian brands, Asian Paints and The  Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts have collaborated  to bring to you ZLB 23, a Kyoto inspired speakeasy  at The Leela Palace Bengaluru.  

The hideout’s surreal décor and theatrical  concoctions evoke an absinthe dream. With its  hidden entrance, vintage décor and speakeasy  style, ZLB 23 transports guests back in time to  the era of prohibition. This urbane space reveals  an atmosphere of transcendental glamour where  gatherings are held over remarkable dining and  prohibition cocktails.  

Fittingly then, fabrics from the Sabyasachi for  Nilaya by Asian Paints’ Heartland Collection have  been used to dress the space. For the Heartland  Collection, consisting of over 180 fabrics across 5  collections, is inspired by the travels of designer  Sabyasachi Mukherjee and an artistic tribute to  Vrindavan, North Africa, Jaipur & Bengal. 

Using a versatile plethora of textures, motifs and  patterns across velvets, linens and many more – the  décor of ZLB 23 abundantly features fabrics from  the Heartland Collection. From the Winchester  chair upholstered in Gulbag Velvet that greets you  

at the entrance, to the Chesterfield furniture inside  and the weighty velvet drapes that curtain off the  space in between – there’s much that grabs the eye  and complements the 1920s speakeasy aesthetic. 

The Sabyasachi for Nilaya range in furnishing  fabrics, underscores Asian Paints’ foray into home  décor, assisted with a large spectrum of products  available across categories in fabrics, furniture,  lighting and many more. Each pattern and motif,  print and embroidery, found in the Heartland  Collection is also heavily imprinted by traditional  Indian artisanal forms – another commonality  it shares with the ways of Kyoto where much  importance is placed on the perfection of  handmade art and craft.  

This collaboration, between Asian Paints and  ZLB23 at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, then,  promises to be a space that brings together the best  of the East and the West; where guests can literally  speak easy. 

About Asian Paints Limited: 

Since its foundation in 1942, Asian Paints has come  a long way to become India’s leading and Asia’s  second largest paint company, with a consolidated  turnover of ₹ 29,101.28 crores (₹ 291 billion). Asian  Paints operates in 15 countries and has 27 paint  manufacturing facilities in the world, servicing  consumers in over 60 countries. Asian Paints  has always been a leader in the paint industry,  innovating and introducing new concepts in India  like Colour Ideas, Safe Painting Service, Colour  Next and Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Stores.  Asian Paints manufactures a wide range of paints  for Decorative and Industrial use for interior  and exterior walls. Their portfolio also includes  SmartCare range for waterproofing, WoodTech  products for wood finishes and Adhesives range  for all surfaces. The company is also present in the  “Home Improvement and Decor segment” and  offers bath and kitchen products. The company also  introduced lightings, furnishings, and furniture in  its portfolio and offers a range of safe and supervised  painting and interior design services. 

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels  and Resorts:  

Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces,  Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset  Management-sponsored private real estate fund  and operates eleven award-winning properties in  major cities and leisure destinations across India.  These include the flagship hotel in the capital city  of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur,  Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar  and now Kovalam. The Leela celebrates each hotel  through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine  with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and  immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels  and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand  twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s  Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. The brand is well poised to embrace the next phase in its growth  trajectory with upcoming projects which includes a  leisure resort in Ashtamudi in Kerala. An epitome  of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is  committed to providing guests with unforgettable  stays in settings that capture the essence of India.  The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based  Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the  Global Hotel Alliance.

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