Design posts

Hindustan Motors

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Millions of brown men all over the globe share one passion. Whether it be aspirations for a Mercedes, a 2000W subwoofer in the bimmer or changing the fanbelt on an orange Datsun, the South Asian diaspora is held together by its love of cars. This is the first of two posts that will pimp your […]

Ribbit

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Manish recently linked to a WaPo piece about the Blue Frog Acoustic Lounge and Studios, sadly devoid of pics. The Mumbai complex is designed by British-Indian outfit Serie.

The Blue Frog incorporates staggered booths so that everyone has an unobstructed eyeline to the live stage. The building also provides home to recording studios, a restaurant […]

80 Dollars? Seriously 80 Dollars?

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Design Within Reach has a tiffin set for, get this, $80. It must come with a tiffin wallah for a few months for that price.

More Gift Ideas

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Super 7 has just released four new shirts (Ganesha, Kali, Devi and Krishna) from Sanjay Patel and Ghee Happy just in time for the holidays. Right now only children’s and women’s sizes are available. If you are a male hipster, I’m sure you could wear a women’s size and no one would question […]

Stocking Stuffer

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? May we suggest “Match Book - Indian Matchbook Labels” from Tara Publishing. A great collection of the miniature artwork found on Indian matchbooks. Over 500 illustrations are showcased in this book shaped like, what else, a matchbook.
This book makes the perfect companion piece […]