Our Story

A family-built bridge between India's heritage and the world.

Our Vision

To create memorable cultural experiences that connect travellers with the craftsmanship, creativity and heritage of India.

We do this while delivering meaningful value to our partners — cruise lines and hospitality brands who share our belief that authentic cultural connection is one of the most powerful gifts a journey can offer.

Why Lumière

Built for lasting partnerships.

Family-Owned

Personal commitment in everything we do

As an independent, family-founded business, every partnership we take on is handled with the care, attention, and accountability that only a close-knit team can offer.

Long-Term Partnership Focus

Built for ongoing collaboration

We are not a transactional vendor. Our model is designed around deep, long-term relationships with cruise lines and hospitality brands — evolving programmes that grow stronger over time.

Curated Artisan Network

India's finest, responsibly sourced

Our network of artisans, weavers, tea estates, and heritage craft producers spans India's richest cultural regions — each selected for quality, authenticity, and story.

Flexible Model

Tailored to hospitality & cruise needs

From signature art auctions at sea to boutique discovery programming in hotel lobbies, our offerings are designed to fit seamlessly within existing hospitality and cruise frameworks.

The Curators

Meet the team.

Aarty Gurung, Co-Founder of Lumière Curators

Aarty Gurung

Co-Founder

Aarty brings deep expertise in hospitality, guest service, cultural entrepreneurship, and F&B within the cruise industry. She holds an MBA and has studied International Social Work in Sweden — and together with Pravesh has built Lumière Curators from nearly two decades of shared entrepreneurial experience since 2009.

Pravesh Gurung, Co-Founder of Lumière Curators

Pravesh Gurung

Co-Founder

Pravesh brings over 16 years of aviation and cruise operations experience, specialising in safety, guest handling, and crisis management. He is the recipient of the Amar Ujala Achievers Award 2019 and, alongside Aarty, has co-built Lumière Curators around a shared vision of bringing India's cultural wealth to international audiences.

Interested in working with us?