Established by Sonya Pala, Gujarati by heritage and raised in Fiji, Chameli is shaped by an upbringing immersed in Indian culture, island life and, later, Sydney's coastal way of living. A childhood reminiscent of warm air, salt on skin and days spent mostly outdoors.
In Fiji, life moves between tropical gardens, beaches and the warm South Pacific. Frangipani in the evening air, windows open to the breeze and long tables where family gathers as the light softens. Fijian and Indian influences sit naturally alongside one another, expressed through colour, textiles, food and tradition.
Sydney brings another rhythm: wide beaches, open skies and the quiet ease of coastal living. Days begin by the water and drift between sea swims, shaded verandahs and long afternoons outdoors.
Sydney, Australia
