Pukka Indian - 100 Objects That Define India by Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan

In India, to understand objects in terms of design one has to re-imagine design itself. Design in India is not entirely determined by the aesthetic appeal of the object, but by the significance of the object in everyday life, and is often influenced by its users. In some instances, the age-old practices established by ancient Indian wisdom determine the design of an object, such as the datun -neem tree twig- recommended for oral care or agarbatti -incense- used to heal and protect.