In the world of fine writing instruments, few names evoke the same level of craftsmanship, passion, and dedication as Sudarshan Motwani with a legacy spanning over three decades, Sudarshan's journey is a testament to the power of tradition, innovation, and artistry.
A Heritage of Excellence
Born in 1965, Sudarshan grew up surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of his family's pen manufacturing factory. Under the guidance of his father, Sudarshan honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the craft. By the time he formed a small company namely, Sign Write in 1987, Sudarshan was already a master craftsman.
A Visionary Entrepreneur
In the early 1990s, Sudarshan's pens caught the attention of major brands like Pierre Cardin, who recognized the exceptional quality and craftsmanship. This partnership not only validated Sudarshan's expertise but also fueled his ambition to create something truly unique
The Birth of Orchid Art & Craft
In 1995, Sudarshan launched Orchid Art & Craft, a brand that would showcase his most exquisite creations. This new venture allowed him to push the boundaries of innovation, experimenting with rare materials intricate designs, and ancient techniques like meenakari
A Team of Master Artisans
Behind every Orchid Art & Craft masterpiece is a team of skilled artisans who bring Sudarshan's vision to life. Our team is led by:
Kalpana Motwani, Sudarshan's wife, who built the backbone of our 828 business, supplying pens to Pharmaceutical companies as promotional gifts to doctors as brand reminders, And her mentorship has empowered Mr. Sunil to excel in managing 828 operations well
Mr. Raja, who oversees procurement and production with meticulous
attention to detail Mr. Kishore, who brings his technical expertise to the artistic side.
Mr. Bhaskar & Mr. Aklak, who handle tooling and mold development with
precision Mr. Ramudgar, our electroplating expert.
Mr. SP Yadav, who handles complete coordination and banking, ensuring seamless operations.
Mr. Gope Chawla, who expertly manages our finances.
Mr. Roshan, who supervises production, assisted by Mr. Subhash, who ensures quality control
Ms. Harshali, who understands the brief and transforms ideas into creative designs and colour themes that get engraved on pens
Mr. Angelo Oakley, who brings his creative expertise to create catalogues & promotional material and in setting look, feel and tone of voice of the brand. And last but not the least our dedicated workforce, who transforms to convert basic raw materials like polymers, resins, brass, steel, glass etc into a piece of art that tis is c capable of paper. creating history with it's stroke on a piece of
Awards & Accolades
Sudarshan's dedication to his craft has earned him numerous awards and recognition in 1992, he received the prestigious Udyog Ratan Award from the Governor of Maharashtra. Three years later, he was honored with the Best Indian Writing Instrument Manufacturer Award by WIMO
A New Chapter: Artisanal Excellence
Over the past three years, Sudarshan and his team have been working tirelessly to create some of the world's most exceptional writing instruments. From fountain pens and roller pens to artistic desk top concepts, quill pens, and dip pens, each piece is a masterpiece that showcases the skills of india's finest artisans
The Value of indianess
What sets Orchid Art & Craft apart is not just the exceptional quality of our products, but also the story behind them. Our pens are not just writing instruments, they are a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and the skills of our artisans. lly choosing Orchid Art & Craft, you are not only investing in a luxury product, but also supporting the preservation of traditional Indian craftsmanship.
A Comparative Advantage
If similar products were to be made by international brands like Montblanc, Montegrappa, Omas, Visconti, Pelikan, or Caran d'Ache, they would likely carry a minimum price tag of $2000 to $5000. However, at Orchid Art & Craft, we believe that luxury should be accessible. Our pens, which are no less exceptional in terms of quality and craftsmanship, are priced between $150 to $300.
Investing in indianess
By choosing Orchid Art & Craft, you are investing in the rich cultural heritage of India. You are supporting the preservation of traditional craftsmanship and the livelihoods of Indian artisans. You are also becoming a part of a movement that celebrates the beauty of indianess.
Join the Movement
Join us in our journey to preserve the art of traditional indian craftsmanship Invest in the beauty of Indianess. Choose Orchid Art & Craft for your next luxury pen purchase.