KUMU's Story
Kumu is inspired by my mother's name - Kumkum. Our brand is an ode to her - by the care she puts into every detail, the thought she gives to every choice, and the love she pours into every day. Each piece we create is a small tribute to that spirit: thoughtful, enduring, and full of heart.
JOURNAL
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Chapter 2: Why we chose cotton for KUMU?
Priyanka Modi KumarIndia grows and produces a remarkable range of cotton, with different regional traditions, fibers, yarns, and weaving techniques. The result is fabric with very different characteristics—from crisp and lightweight to...
Chapter 2: Why we chose cotton for KUMU?
Priyanka Modi KumarIndia grows and produces a remarkable range of cotton, with different regional traditions, fibers, yarns, and weaving techniques. The result is fabric with very different characteristics—from crisp and lightweight to...
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Chapter 1: Why starting KUMU mattered
Priyanka Modi KumarStarting KUMU — and naming it what I did — mattered to me for many reasons. KUMU is inspired by my mother's name - Kumkum. It is a name that...
Chapter 1: Why starting KUMU mattered
Priyanka Modi KumarStarting KUMU — and naming it what I did — mattered to me for many reasons. KUMU is inspired by my mother's name - Kumkum. It is a name that...