01Name direction
نفيسNafis
Rare by Nature.
Dar Nafis. House of the Precious. Brand and packaging design.
01 / Creative direction
Dar Nafis · House of the PreciousA precious spice.
A precious object.
The design brings the language of fine fragrance, jewellery and ceremonial gifting to Kashmiri saffron.
Botanical curves. Deep crimson. Amber glass. Considered touches of gold.
BotanicalTactileCollectibleQuietly opulent
03 / Inspiration & design rationale
A considered
point of origin.
From botanical detail to the weight of crystal, each reference finds a purpose in the design.
Study 01 / The identity
The crocus monogram.
Petal curves → rising stigmas → mirrored form
The curve of a petal
Soft, tapering petal shapes inform the flowing outer strokes of the mark.
Three rising accents
The saffron stigmas become three slender accents at the heart of the crest.
Botanical symmetry
Mirrored curves bring the organic reference into a balanced, recognisable house signature.
Study 02 / The vessel
Compact crystal form.
Defined edges → medallion crown → house flacon
A grounded presence
The compact body, defined corners and substantial base inspire the bottle’s sculptural proportions.
A crown with character
Gold relief, a dark enamel ring and a fluted edge carry the crest into a tactile closure.
One coherent object
Rounded shoulders soften the crystal reference; the crimson sash ties the glass, gold and identity together.
Visual references → design decisionsExplore the construction study
04 / Mood board
Colour · Texture · Form · LightA mood of
quiet opulence.
Rich surfaces. Sculptural forms.
Light that catches, rather than shouts.
05 / Colour notes
CrimsonNightGoldIvory
Deep colour.
Warm contrast.
Material and lighting studies drawn from the proposed design.
05 / The identity
From flower
to signature.
Three threads
Three saffron stigmas form the heart of the crest.
Petals as a monogram
Flowing, symmetrical petals create a distinctive house monogram.
A wordmark with flare
Flared capitals balance the softness of the botanical mark.
Born from the flower01
Kashmir Crimson
The ground
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Night Stigma
The depth
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Saffron Gold
Foil and metal only
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Ivory Bone
The parchment
#F6EFE2The identity, in application
A coherent language, from signature to seal.
06 / Packaging Option 01 — The flacon
Design lives
in the details.
A sculptural bottle. A tailored sash. A gold crown.
One coherent expression, from silhouette to surface.
The House FlaconAmber glass. Crimson. Gold.
Every detail earns its place.
The label wraps the flacon like a royal order. Origin and product sit either side of the name.
07 / Bottle form & construction
Option 01 · Revised 3D concept studyProportion.
With purpose.
A compact, rounded body, broad shoulders and a wide neck. The construction study brings the silhouette, closure and label into one considered composition.
01 / Exploded three-quarter viewForm study
02 / Front elevation60 mm concept
The crown
A fluted cap frames the medallion and gives the closure a defined edge.
The neck & seal
A wide gold collar supports the crown. The vertical seal aligns the closure with the sash.
The body & sash
Rounded shoulders soften the silhouette; the central sash anchors the identity across the front.
03 / Proposed size guide
A compact
60 mm gesture.
Dimensions in millimetres.
Design targets inferred from the reference render.
| Component | Dimension / mm |
|---|---|
| Overall height Including cap | 60 |
| Glass body Width × depth | 45 × 29 |
| Body height Base to shoulder | 42 |
| Visible neck Height × external collar diameter | 8.5 × 25.5 |
| Upper neck ring Maximum diameter | 27 |
| Cap Diameter × height | 30.5 × 9.5 |
Rounded concept dimensions, not a production specification. Neck diameter refers to the external gold collar, not the glass opening. Supplier to confirm capacity, wall and base thickness, mouth thread and closure fit before production.
Packaging Option 02
An alternative bottle directionA second
expression.
A broader gold lid and sculpted glass body.
The same crimson sash and house crest.
09 / The presentation case
The design continues beyond the bottle.A gift,
before it opens.
Crisp proportions outside.
A soft, intimate world within.
Composed & precise.
A crimson case, crisp edges and restrained gold branding.
Softness within.
A matching velvet interior gives the glass and gold a quiet setting.
One complete world.
The crest, sash and material palette carry through every layer.
Precious,
in every detail.
House of the Precious
A house.
Not just a label.
One design language, from the first impression
to the last detail.