We first met Akshay Sharma five years ago, and his passion for aviation has shone through every conversation since. An aviator and self-taught skilled artisan, Sharma crafts bespoke airplane propellers to every connoisseur’s delight. He dreams of incorporating aeroplane parts into everyday life, believing that “like naval furniture made from ship relics, aviation furniture too will find takers. Aircraft are extraordinary machines, and there’s no reason we can’t bring a piece of the sky into our homes.”

He has just spent four years creating 15 pieces for the Airborne collection and is steadfast in determination to transform aircraft parts into functional art. “Aircraft represent the pinnacle of human technological achievement,” Sharma explains. “Every decade produces new aviation masterpieces. While cars last 10 to 15 years, aircraft operate for decades, enduring extreme conditions. Planes from the 1940s and 1950s still fly, showcasing their durability and engineering excellence. Fighter planes withstand rough landings, prolonged exposure to the elements, and intense weathering. Interestingly, only four countries—Russia, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—can produce jet engines. Even advanced nations like Japan and China have yet to master this intricate process.”