Men in Chrome

Mobius Strip has Mukul Goyal's collection

Lavender scented soap for the boyfriend.
Polite sniff.
Festive Zardozi-encrusted stole for daddy.
You’re joking! I’ve to wear THAT?
Personalised handmade paper stationery for bhaiyya.
Errr. What’s wrong with Post-Its?

Fact. It’s not easy to pick presents for the men in your life. Your sensibilities just aren’t on the same planet.

Luckily, there’s metallurgical engineer-turned-designer Mukul Goyal, whose collection at Mobius Strip might help you find something your men from Mars will love. Its very nature spells male domain: Clean lines. No fuss. Each design fusing quirky aesthetics with utility. Practicality is reflected even in the material used for these creations — chrome plated brass. Now that’s saying something to a Mumbaikar who lives by the sea. No more rust, stains or tarnishing.

Coasters, lamps, ashtrays, candle holders, vases, furniture — all with unusual textures and an inherent sense of humour. Pick up a primitive-look cheese cutter or Spartan bottle holder. Or go for the cool chrome-man door-stopper which our Trendy Spotter has her eye on.

They’ll wonder why they ever thought you were a silly goose when it came to gifts.