A collection of vernacular signage from the small town of Illambazar, once known as a center of indigo cultivation.

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I am increasingly in favor of trying to understand vernacular typography—not by its inherent characteristics but—by its complex relations to the mainstream design practices. The term vernacular itself is understood within its polar relation to an elite or a dominant culture.

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In the history of Bengali illustration, Bimal Das turns a unique figure whose style & vision bore no clear precedence in Bengal, and the relentless reach of his skill is unlikely to be emulated.

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Discovering another side of Narayan Debnath: the adventure comics.

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Any survey of the letters & types on display at the Kolkata Book Fair.

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Rarh Studio shares the story behind the new cover art for Sandesh & with a brief history of the delightful covers for this iconic children's magazine.

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Is KG Subramanyan's new mural project in Santiniketan a good idea?

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A survey & analysis of Bengali lettering styles found in & around the beautiful town of Chandannagar.

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Some pictures from the recently concluded Poush Fair in Santiniketan.

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A collection of Bengali lettering & typography from Bangladesh, as documented by Hrit Roy.

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