Pratyusha Bose Gupta: Turning Grief into Gold, One Handcrafted Dream at a Time
- livewabisabilife
- Jun 23
- 4 min read
Some stories remind us that life's deepest heartbreaks can become the foundation of our greatest purpose. Pratyusha Bose Gupta, founder of Ekanibymonashstudio, is one such inspiring woman. A homemaker turned entrepreneur, wife, mother of two daughters, and creator of a handcrafted jewellery brand, Pratyusha transformed personal loss into a legacy of love and resilience. LiveWabiSabi is honoured to feature her journey because it beautifully reflects the essence of Wabi Sabi, embracing life's imperfections, finding strength in adversity, and proving that it is never too late to follow your dreams.
Her WabiSabi Life Story
Pratyusha Bose Gupta is the founder of Ekanibymonashstudio, a handcrafted jewellery brand born from resilience, remembrance, and purpose. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2020 after the sudden loss of her mother, a moment that left her heartbroken and searching for meaning amidst grief.
Rather than allowing the pain to define her, Pratyusha chose to channel it into creativity. Inspired by the values her mother instilled in her, she built Ekanibymonashstudio as a tribute to her legacy. Like the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold, Pratyusha transformed the cracks left by loss into something beautiful and meaningful.
Today, every creation, customer appreciation, and business milestone carries a piece of her mother's memory. Her story reminds us that our deepest wounds do not diminish us, they often reveal our greatest strength.
Her Daily Dose of SelfLoveShots
For Pratyusha, self-love is found in the everyday moments rather than grand gestures. As a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and caregiver, she understands the importance of giving herself grace during challenging days.
Her version of self-love means allowing herself to rest without guilt, setting healthy boundaries, caring for her mental and physical well-being, and celebrating progress over perfection. Sometimes, it is as simple as enjoying a quiet cup of tea, spending meaningful time with family, or acknowledging small victories.
She believes that true self-love begins when we stop measuring our worth solely through productivity and start embracing ourselves with compassion.
Her Proudest Moment
One of Pratyusha's proudest moments came when customers embraced the very first collection of Ekanibymonashstudio at her debut exhibition in December 2020. Supported by her father, sister, husband, and daughters, she introduced a collection created with love, hope, and courage during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
The heartfelt customer reviews, social media appreciation, and personal stories shared by buyers validated her vision and hard work. The recognition became even more meaningful when her journey, along with a cherished photograph of her mother and herself, was featured by Vibecity and later acknowledged by FoxStory India.
Those moments affirmed that a business born from grief had evolved into a story of resilience, connection, and hope.
Being Part of LiveWabiSabi Stories
For Pratyusha, being part of LiveWabiSabi Stories is deeply personal. The philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection resonates strongly with her own life journey.
Her story is not simply about entrepreneurship, it is about healing, courage, reinvention, and choosing purpose after profound loss. By sharing her experiences as a daughter, wife, mother, and entrepreneur, she hopes to inspire others to embrace their imperfections, trust their resilience, and believe that difficult chapters can lead to meaningful new beginnings.
Her Biggest Cheerleader
Behind Pratyusha's success stands a remarkable support system. Her husband, Manoj, has been her strongest supporter, encouraging her to believe in herself and pursue her dreams even during moments of self-doubt.
Her two daughters continue to motivate her every day, while her father and younger sister provided unwavering support during the challenging period following her mother's passing. She also credits her friends, well-wishers, and dedicated Ekanibymonashstudio team for helping transform a dream into reality.
Their love, trust, encouragement, and belief have been instrumental in every milestone she celebrates today.
Her Message to Other Women
Pratyusha's message is simple yet powerful: life is not meant to be perfect, and neither are we.
She believes that challenges, heartbreaks, and setbacks do not lessen our worth, they shape our strength, wisdom, and character. While we may not control everything that happens to us, we always have the power to choose how we respond.
She encourages women of all ages to trust their resilience, honour their journey, and keep moving forward, even when progress feels slow. There is no age limit to starting over, no timeline for healing, and no perfect moment to pursue your dreams.
As Pratyusha beautifully reminds us, some of life's most meaningful stories are created from the very experiences that once threatened to break us.
"Be patient with yourself, trust your resilience, and keep moving forward. There is no age limit to starting over and no perfect moment to chase your dreams." ~ Pratyusha Bose Gupta
Connect with Pratyusha Bose Gupta
Website: https://www.ekanibymonashstudio.com/
Facebook Company: https://www.facebook.com/ekanibymonashstudio
Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/pratyusha.gupta.7
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Create with intention.
Rest when needed.
Make today something you feel, not just something you finish.
Wishing you strength, resilience, and limitless growth.
Love & Light,
LiveWabiSabi
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