'India I was here' ceramic mug

When I walk through the streets of India, I’m struck by the contrast of time and progress—the ancient and the modern, the sacred and the tacky, sitting side by side. A small, sleek flat today costs more than an ancient temple, yet those old monuments often lie vulnerable and neglected, slowly fading as glass office buildings rise around them. My imagination can’t help but fill these spaces with stories, wondering about the generations who lived, prayed, and dreamed here.

 India I Was Here is my love letter to these layers of time, blending the cosmic and the earthly into one vibrant interplay.

At its heart, a bygone-era film actress gazes timelessly, bridging past and present. Below, a bustling Hyderabad street teems with life, where Lord Ganesh, serene yet cheeky in a suit, anchors the chaos. Floating clouds, sacred geometry and Indian architecture evoke life’s temporal nature, asking—are we manifestations of yesterday’s imagination?

Begin and end your day with a cup of comfort, wrapped in art that bridges stories and traditions.

• Made from solid ceramic
• 9.5cm height x 8cm diameter
• Large comfortable handle
• Holds 300ml
• Quick worldwide delivery
• Sustainably made in the U.K
  

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