Our Journey: From Bisile to LYBE x BISILE

By Nithin Aravind

On December 7, 2022, in the quiet village of Sommanahalli near Bangalore, my brother Ashwin and I officially registered Bisile AquaDesigns as a shop and establishment. What started as a small aquafarm growing exotic aquatic plants was really the beginning of something we had envisioned for a long time—bringing together our shared love for nature and creativity.

Ashwin had always been deeply passionate about aquascaping. I believed in that passion early on, and together, we built Bisile from the ground up. We didn’t have much—a repurposed cowshed on rented land served as our first studio—but it was enough to get started.

We weren’t just selling aquatic plants. We were trying to create something more meaningful. Slowly, we began building immersive setups—custom aquascapes, ponds, terrariums, and art pieces inspired by nature. Each project was different, but they all carried the same intention: to reconnect people with natural beauty in simple, subtle ways.

One of our favourite creations was “Aroha.” It was a minimalistic design made with driftwood and aquatic plants—calm, clean, and alive. It captured the spirit of what Bisile stood for: simplicity, serenity, and sustainability. We were never a big commercial name, but word spread. People started noticing our work for its honesty and attention to detail.

Everything changed on April 15, 2025. Rohaan Setty, a well-known entrepreneur with a strong creative background, visited our studio with a freelancer we had worked with before. It was an informal visit, but something about that day clicked. Rohaan connected with what we were doing—the space, the vibe, the process.

Rohaan is the founder of LYBE, a premium brand that makes handcrafted scented candles and is working on a sensory experience center. During our conversations, it became clear that our values aligned. The idea of a collaboration came up naturally—there was no big pitch, just a shared understanding of what we could build together.

On April 27, 2025, Bisile AquaDesigns officially transitioned into LYBE x BISILE Studio. It wasn’t a merger—it was a collaboration built on trust and a mutual respect for craft. We moved our studio into the new space and began shaping something new—an experience that combines design, scent, and nature in a way that’s immersive and meaningful.

 

Looking back, it’s been a quiet but steady journey. We didn’t rush it. We let the work speak. And now, LYBE x BISILE Studio is a reflection of everything we’ve learned—about nature, about people, and about the beauty of keeping things honest.