Jantar Mantar Table Lamp LargeIn the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open air sanctuaries, temples for the passage of time, and dance of the stars. The profound legacy of these Jantar Mantars, meaning instruments that measure the harmony of the heavens, in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi, lies in their ingenious designwhere small tools metamorphose into life sized marvels crafted from marble and stone through an interplay of geometric forms. Here,

becomes the source of inspiration for its objects

the design references Harappa and time-honoured metalworking traditions

Just as the rose yields the renowned Indian attar fragrance

Springtime is a special season of rebirth

" and locally known as "Simhadawaram" for its lion-like entrance

This guardian of Hindu and Buddhist art embodies the best of both worlds: the lion's regal strength and the elephant's wise dignity

capturing the treasure trove of spirituality of the Pushtimarg tradition

encapsulating the symbolism of longevity

like the lithe petals of the hundred-leaf rose

wise elephants

This bespoke treasury for the young

once adorning royalty