Delite Charcoal Handle 3"X18"How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into architecture, fashion, and art. Its spirit continues to endure and remains visible in the city of Bombay, home to one of the largest numbers of Art Deco buildings in the world. Of particular beauty are its famed cinema halls, after which these objects are nameda homage to the enduring beauty of an era that dared to dream anew.

In its arresting and powerful essence

creating a quiet focal point within a space

breathe life into this series of cast objects

or as an eye itself

Each piece mirrors the desert’s landscape allure

and outwards by looking inwards

the design references Saffron and time-honoured metalworking traditions

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Ancient Romans prized them for their fragrance

Each meticulously designed object features a stone corresponding to its zodiac sign

and dance of the stars

In this enchanting ritual - one with an intimate relationship with India and its cottage industries - cane is delicately peeled from the bark of the rattan plant