Our story

Tabby Claws began with two tabby cats, Toofan and Tejas, and one idea. Claws are their natural power, so why not make them yours?

Toofan, drawn as a playful tabby with a ball of yarnTejas, drawn curled up asleep among leaves
Toofan and Tejas sitting side by side
Toofan (left) and Tejas, the founders' cats.

Two cats and one idea

Every brand has a beginning. Ours has whiskers.

Toofan is the storm. Bold, fearless and always first: first through the door, first to the food bowl and first up the tallest shelf, just to prove it can be done.

Tejas is the radiance. Calm, glowing and endlessly curious, Tejas watches the world from a patch of sunlight as if already knowing how the story ends.

They are nothing alike, except for one ritual. Every day, both of them sit down and groom their claws with complete, unhurried pride. Watching them one afternoon, a thought arrived and wouldn't leave: claws are their natural power. Why not make them yours?

That's how Tabby Claws began.

Why we exist

In India, long, bold nails still mostly come out for weddings and big occasions. For the rest of the year they're seen as too much effort, too expensive, too fragile or simply "not for me". We think that's a shame. Your hands are in every conversation, every chai, every handshake and every photo.

So we set out to make statement nails an everyday choice, for every hand. Women and men. First-timers and nail obsessives. Office days and sangeet nights.

Our sets are hand-painted, extra-long when you want drama, and go on at home in about ten minutes. Wear them for a weekend or for a couple of weeks. Take them off gently, and wear them again.

What we stand for

  • Handmade in India. Every set is painted by hand, so no two are exactly alike.
  • Made to your hand. Choose ready-made sizes, or give us your measurements in millimetres and we'll make a custom set for your fingers alone.
  • Honest sizing. Clear size charts, a sizing kit and try-on previews, so you know what you're getting before it arrives.
  • Kind to natural nails. No drilling, no harsh filing and no UV lamps. Just good prep, the right adhesive and a gentle soak to remove.

Come and find your claws

Be a little Toofan and go bold. Be a little Tejas and let your hands glow. Or be both, on different days. Browse our sets, try them on with your camera, or make a custom set that's yours alone.

Your bag

Try “red stiletto”, “chrome”, “bridal” or “for him”.