Deco by the Bay
Streamlined voyages, Hollywood glamour and swashbuckling motorcars: the 1920s and 1930s were all about a heady optimism brought on by global communications and the onward march of the Industrial Revolution. With a nod to the latest design trends Indian architects crafted an international look for the expanding city of Bombay. As land was reclaimed around Fort, modern looking neighbourhoods cropped up by the sea.
Our walking-friendly guide begins at the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site around Backbay and Oval Maidan, moving on to explore the commercial district of Fort and the seaside precinct of Colaba. Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or a design devotee, this map is a classic introduction to Mumbai’s Deco delights.
Included in this discovery set: an A3 map. a stylish blank notebook and a pair of illustrated souvenir postcards.
Written by Ruchita Madhok
with additional research by Sana Khan
ISBN: 978-81-930656-5-5
Released: 2020
MRP: Rs 600
