Nilofer Rustomji is the co-founder of Colonial Collections, a leading bespoke furniture company based in Mumbai. Established in 1990, the company began when Nilofer and her partner’s love for colonial-style furniture led them to collect and restore antiques, operating initially out of a garage. What started as a passion project quickly grew through word of mouth, with each consignment selling out, and evolved into a full-fledged business focused on custom designing and manufacturing handcrafted furniture.
Under Nilofer’s dedicated leadership for over three decades, Colonial Collections has become synonymous with timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design. The company has delivered prestigious projects for clients such as Soho House, New Parliament House, the Prime Minister’s Office at 7 Race Course Road, Hakkasan, TCS, K Raheja, Axis Bank, and Reliance. A passionate advocate for artisanal traditions, Nilofer draws inspiration from collectors’ items, materials, and aesthetic ideas that have shaped her expertise.