Artists
Behind every meal from Saffron Road is a mascot—and behind every mascot is the artist who brought it to life. From Bangalore to Bangkok, Mexico City to Seoul, we partnered with global illustrators whose work lives at the intersection of culture, craft, and something entirely their own. Each animal on our global cuisine packaging was created by a visionary from the culture that inspired the meal; a collaboration as intentional as the ingredients inside. Meet the artists behind our beloved mascots, and the global cuisine traditions that inspired them.
From a dragon with a flair for heat to a tiger with a passport full of spice route adventures, our animal mascots are the heart of Saffron Road's global cuisine packaging. Each one represents a cultural tradition, brought to life by an artist who lives it. Get to know them and the cuisines they call home.