Beads around the bay: A new Mumbai-inspired diary that weaves beads, textiles, and city charm

The embroidered jacket of the diary is a tribute to Mumbai. PICS COURTESY/OKHAI

If you've been looking for that hatke diary that will not only stand out from the many wannabe-cool Mumbai themed options that often get either the iconography or the design wrong, this is a gorgeous coming together of style and substance.

We can bet that this option will be a conversation starter. The jacket, made from soft off-white cotton canvas, displays hand embroidery and beadwork that celebrates the famed outline map of the city by the sea, with a few creative, colourfully artsy liberties.

Look out for stitches like running, stem, lazy Daisy and French knot that offer a stunning jugalbandi. Crafted by skilled artisans from Gujarat, this hardbound diary is ideal for diehard Mumbaikars, who prefer an earthy, rustic vibe to show off their city love.

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Cost Rs 1500