Aeronautical range. It’s been five years at the Mumbai Airport and some of our most loyal and ardent patrons are pilots and crew members. This is our way of saying Thank You for your support and patronage across the years. We hope to be with you while you waltz across the skies.
Anand Prakash for Intel. Customised and timeless gifts.
On Gandhi Jayanti, remembering words of the Mahatma:
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
Horses, inspired by Kalaghoda. White and gold instead of the typical black. Here's our fresh new range of notecards, jewelry, pencils, cuff links, paperweights, key chains, notebooks and notepads. Now available at our flagship store at Kalaghoda, Fort.
Intricate piece of metal, inspired from patterns and motifs found on the walls of Amer fort. This will adorn a limited edition journal that will be the cynosure of all eyes. We have one of these on our table and every time we look at it, there is inspiration and joy.
We are pleased to announce the opening of our two new flagship stores at Terminal 2 of Mumbai International Airport. A completely Indian luxury brand with over 500 products to choose from.
I often visit the Taj Mahal and it never fails to mesmerize me with its timeless beauty and grandeur. Every time I come here, there is an inspiration to create something. This happened on many of my visits but never materialised into anything until last year, when I carried along my Nikon and extensively photographed the architecture and the intricate geometrical patterns found on the exterior walls, facades, columns and gates of the Taj Mahal.
I wanted to do something more than just taking a picture of the Taj Mahal and putting it on everything!
We then set out to trace and recreate them to fit into our product range. A lot of patterns had to be redone to fit into the design of our products. What you see below are a few of the products that we have created. Like all my earlier ranges, the story had to be told therefore a small booklet accompanies every product from this range giving a brief history and information on its architecture, patterns, decorative elements, etc.
I am self-taught therefore every time I work with a new range or story, it helps me learn and grow as a designer because of the extensive research that goes into the subject. While working on the Taj Mahal range, I learned about Mughal architecture, geometric patterns, stucco, stone inlays, calligraphy, abstract forms and vegetative motifs, herringbone inlays, tessellation patterns, etc.
Range of products: Serving trays, Coasters, Multipurpose boxes, bookmarks, stationery, rulers, magnets, journals, book-ends, business card holders, etc.
We have released a few new designs in our metal bookmarks range. The India map was a result of a feedback/suggestion that I received from a customer. The hearts for the coming Valentines day. The rest were to increase our existing range. Many more are coming soon.
Long ago on a foggy morning in the year 1984, a young six year old boy from a sleepy nondescript town entered the hallowed gates of the junior school of Wynberg Allen, a boarding school in the hills of Mussoorie. The school was going to be home for the coming twelve years. His father put him here because good educational institutions were non-existent in the hinterland; a sacrifice that also needed courage. He wanted his child to grow-up in a good environment where there would be all-round development.
With time the young lad got into the daily routine of a boarding school. It was Mrs Mishra who spotted his knack for craft and kept him busy with assignments. There was no hurry, they lived life in the very heart of nature with a stream flowing by. Studies, games, activities, exeats, friends, Diwali, Christmas, etc. were all a part of school life. The child absorbed much and moved to senior school where his talent for craft kept him busy with class decorations, art rooms, etc. Even though he was not an art student, Mr. Mishra the art teacher could sense his interest and latent talent, he was offered multiple assignments on the side-lines to hone his skills. The art teacher loved his creative instincts and to the child’s amazement offered him the chairman’s prize for art if he could do a few projects related to art and craft.
The child now all grown-up was appointed school captain, he served his Alma Matter well with all fairness and devotion and while doing this could not find the time to fulfil the terms for the chairman’s prize.
While in Delhi life took a different turn and after failing on all fronts in life he sat down to do what he did best…create objects with his own hands… and the rest is history.
This boy is your very own Anand Prakash, He has lately designed a range of souvenirs for Wynberg Allen School and more are on the anvil. He takes this opportunity to thank WAS and its devoted teachers for making him what he is…Life for him has come a Full Circle!
The above souvenirs are available at the school.
Our online store for bookmarks is now open at www.anandprakash.in for deliveries in India only. In a few months time we should have international deliveries too. Shipping is free on purchases above Rs500/-
Now you do not need to run-around looking for stores that have our products, there is also a guarantee of availability of all the 28 designs featured in our store. All orders are shipped to the address of your choice in India by the domestic service of FedEx. We accept payments by credit card, debit card, online bank transfer, cash card, direct bank deposit, etc.
Each bookmark comes with a complimentary envelope which can be used for gifting.
I present to you an intricately-cut metal book inserts personalised with the recipients name. Each book insert comes in an exclusive box made from raw-silk with a magnetic closure and a personalised note.
Available colours of boxes: Hot Pink, Raven Black & Royal Brocade
I am back after a long-long time. Its been a few tough months dealing with some unforeseen issues and circumstances. I have emerged stronger and I am raring to go. I have lots and lots of new things planned for the coming months. Let me begin by introducing some new products in metal.
Like I always say…for the joy of reading.
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