Who we are.

The Charpai Life is the work of two people who met over chai in Rajasthan and slowly built a world inspired by the places, the people they met, and the everyday rituals they came to love.

Philippe

Objects & Sourcing

Originally from France, Philippe has called Rajasthan home for the past fourteen years, drawn to the quiet beauty of everyday life in India. A linguist by training, he loves independent cinema, literature and philosophy. He speaks five languages, escapes into nature whenever he can, and is happiest cooking for friends gathered around a table. When he's not working, there's a good chance you'll find him in a remote village, sharing a cup of chai with village elders beneath the shade of an old tree. And if a mobile phone rings in the middle of a forest, he hopes nobody answers it.

Yog

Journeys & Spaces

Born and raised in Rajasthan, Yog knows the region not as a destination, but as home. Its stories, traditions and everyday rhythms have shaped the way he sees the world. He finds comfort in silence, listens almost exclusively to instrumental music, and is rarely without the notebook where he quietly collects poems and passing thoughts. He's drawn to the conversations at roadside tea stalls, the changing light on old walls, and the small moments most people walk past. Ask him about a village, an old temple or a forgotten stepwell, and chances are he'll have a story to tell. He believes every place has a memory, if you're willing to listen long enough.