Meher Kanigiri is the founder and designer behind Celestree — a collection of story-rich scarves inspired by culture, emotion, and memory. With a background in fine arts and digital design, Meher blends tradition with modern sensibility to create wearable art that speaks to personal journeys. Every Celestree piece is designed in Sydney and thoughtfully crafted to tell a deeper story.
I believe design is at its most powerful when it evokes something personal. My process begins with a narrative — sometimes rooted in mythology, sometimes in a fleeting emotion or a place I’ve visited. I sketch from these stories, building motifs that carry meaning. Whether it’s celestial forms, folkloric symbols, or natural elements, every pattern is intentional. I want each scarf to feel like a fragment of a story someone gets to wear, pass on, or frame — something timeless in a fast world.
Signature Motifs:
Celestial forms – stars, constellations, moons, eclipses
Folkloric symbols – ancient scripts, mythic creatures, tribal emblems
Botanical lines – wildflowers, leaves, seedpods, tendrils
Sacred geometry – mandalas, grids, spirals, golden ratios
Emotional textures – waves, cracks, mist, shadow play
Architectural echoes – temple pillars, arches, stair patterns
Textile whispers – weaves, stitches, thread flows, tassel motifs
Cosmic storytelling – shooting stars, orbit rings, planetary lines
Spirit animals – birds in flight, deer, tigers, peacocks
Cultural fragments – motifs inspired by Persian tiles, Indian miniatures, or Japanese woodcuts
