Check out this indie platform helmed by an architect that turns Mumbai’s iconic architecture into everyday living essentials
The Lancet Line whiskey glasses. Pics courtesy/Bombay Gothic
Not many cities are as lucky as ours, where you can spot UNESCO-listed architectural sites in quick succession. Here, Gothic spires, domes and arcades are not far-away relics but part of the everyday commute. Bombay Gothic builds on that aspect, transforming the city’s landmark structures into contemporary home decor and household objects. Founded by conservation architect Kruti Garg in 2021, the brand aims to encourage Mumbaikars to speak about the heritage of the city.
Kruti Garg
Between 2008 and 2018, Garg curated heritage walks at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, designing over 14 routes, alongside presenting the brand at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival last year. “It was always about building awareness, while engaging people with the history, the heritage, and why these buildings reflect the story of the city,” she explains.
The Starry Night flask
This exact philosophy gradually evolved into a design practice. “How do you make people connect with these buildings in ways other than just viewing them?” Garg notes. “If you’re carrying a flask with the Rajabai Clock Tower on it, it becomes a point of discussion. You’re learning something as you talk about it.”
Monochromatically Gothic
Rooted in the defining feature of Gothic architecture, the Lancet Line collection distils Mumbai’s grand buildings into monochromatic compositions. Garg notes, “Lancet primarily means a pointed arched window, and it’s a very strong and prominent feature across Gothic buildings.” Rather than presenting sweeping panoramas, this series focuses on architectural details such as the symmetry, repetition and proportion. This collection of whisky glasses invites viewers to observe more closely the structural elements that shape the city’s Gothic identity.
COST Rs 2999 (Set of two)
The city meets Van Gogh
The Starry Night collection reimagines Mumbai’s heritage precincts beneath a starlit sky. While the name nods to Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Garg
clarifies that it is not a stylistic imitation. “The colour palette may feel similar, but it’s about visualising Bombay in a different time.” Each time someone looks at this flask, Garg hopes they will ask themselves, “How would Bombay look on a clear night?”
COST Rs 1349
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The Guide’s other fave picks
1 Mumbai in the air: This scented candle evokes the city through notes of bergamot, patchouli and florals, with hints of musk, capturing its essence poetically. The name of the candle Bom‘bahia’ conveys the meaning ‘The Good Bay,’ effortlessly.
COST Rs 2250
2 Cards on my mind: Elevate your card games with this distinctive set of Victorian Gothic playing cards. Each card features an iconic example of Bombay architecture.
COST Rs 750
3 Your bag, your story: Carry this tote and it is certain that it will spark conversation. This Kala Ghoda bag is designed to hold your belongings while narrating a story with the illustration.
COST Rs 1299
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