A Shared Beginning
Meredith & Nisheel Amin
After discovering at their wedding that lotuses were too delicate and short-lived to be used in decor, Meredith and Nisheel spent more than two years developing a way to capture their beauty. Leveraging their backgrounds in biology, food science, design, and their degrees from Cornell University, Meredith and Nisheel invented an entirely new method of phyto-stabilization. PADMĒ was officially founded in 2025. Today, cut lotuses can be lived with, displayed, and enjoyed in a way that was never before possible.
The Hands Behind Every Lotus
Our workforce is primarily women whom we employ and empower. We believe the care we invest in our people is reflected in every lotus we create.
Bringing the Lotus to Life
Raji Devta
Naturally curious, detail-oriented and the founder of Clayventures, Raji brings extensive experience in craft-led manufacturing, systems design and brand storytelling. At PADMĒ, she focuses on developing production systems, quality standards, and designing ceramic ware for the brand’s lotuses.
Kanksha Patel
A creative thinker & decisive problem-solver specializing in product & visual design. Through visual identity, digital content, packaging, collaborations and creative communications, she shapes PADMĒ’s brand experience.
Khushi Panchal
Khushi brings hands-on experience in building & managing hospitality teams across restaurant locations. At PADMĒ, she focuses on developing people, strengthening team culture, training, performance, staff well-being and organizational growth.
Abhishek Shah
A process-oriented leader with a background in Materials Engineering and Biomaterials, Abhishek brings expertise in quality systems, business development, finance, sourcing, and export operations. He focuses on building efficient, scalable, and sustainable business operations.
Kavin Mehta
A passionate designer and artist, Kavin brings experience in design, research and technological innovation across industries. Supporting R&D, material experimentation and process optimization at PADMĒ, he helps advance the brand’s proprietary technology and innovation.
Geet Panchal
A resourceful, collaborative leader with extensive experience in hospitality management, Geet oversees sourcing, cultivating relationships and networks, along with community building and supply-chain management.
Our Mission
PADMĒ is not about changing nature.
It is about extending a moment of beauty.
It is our mission to create beautiful, long-lasting lotuses for our customers to experience. The lotus is a sacred symbol that belongs to cultures worldwide. It is our job to honor the lotus by delivering an uncompromising product and experience that celebrates its beauty and significance.
