Harihar Tray Table MediumChanging ownership over the course of history from the Marathas to the Sultanates and then Mughals, Maharashtras Harihar Fort became an obstacle of marvel for the warriors scaling its rock cut steps. Each object in this collection is inspired by the forts seemingly vertical edges, featuring textured ridges that mirror its weathered steps, rising thousands of feet above sea level. These cast brass and sheet metal works become a lesson in history as

Drawing from the Blackbuck

ward off unwelcome energy

the design references Glory Lily and time-honoured metalworking traditions

an Indian garden is summoned to the table

their vibrant hues whispering tales that blend myths and science seamlessly

transform to echo the celestial instruments that orchestrate a profound dialogue with the cosmos above

whose fables endure for over two thousand years

thick forests of India

Panchatantra

these fruits become auspicious motifs within the intricate tapestry of Indian representation

Beyond brass and form

the form draws on Stalagmites of Belum Cave and traditional metalworking techniques