Ravanna burning bright
In the city of the night
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy ten-headed symmetry.

If you missed the Dussera sighting of ten demon heads burning in Mumbai yesterday, you should get your own blazing Ravanna. The crafty kit from Little's Creative Mind teaches you how to build a demon king from scratch.

Fabindia went West and returned with East. Back home, we’re not impressed. The Indian retail giant reportedly bought a 25% stake in UK apparel and accessories brand East, and plans to open at least 200 stores across India. Judging from the latest one in Mumbai, we’re far from excited about the grand plan.

Back to the Future
Interestingly, East facilitates time travel; the hangers host kurta tops and crushed skirts that the city was wearing five years ago. The price tags, however, will catapult you back to the future; here, an ordinary cotton kurta costs Rs 1,500, and a wrinkled sleeveless dress, a cool four grand or so.

What: Dhoop and Craftmark textile exhibition at Dhoop, Khar Sheetal Apts, corner of Union Park and Ambedkar Road, Khar (W), call 26498646.

Why: The crafty girl behind Dhoop once again connects India’s best artisans with mainstream markets. Kalamkari saris and block print passport pouches for men, are bpb’s picks.

When: Spinning a yarn is fashionable; September 25-30.

What: Tornado Beer Glasses by Hot Muggs, buy online here, Rs 495 for a set of two.

Why: Because these twisty glasses are guaranteed to shake up your straight-laced bar.

When: You’re leaning towards a drink.

What: Cupcake face mask and Cynthia Sylvia Stout Shampoo at Lush, Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Rs 480 and Rs 430 respectively.

Why: Made with organic Irish stout beer and lemons, this shampoo bottle may as well have a “drink me” sign on it. And while you’re getting a beer at Lush, gorge on the cupcake face mask for fresh skin.

When: You need tasty treat(ments)s.

What: Rouge Volupté Lipstick by YSL, available at Pantaloons, Phoenix Mills; Lifestyle, Oberoi Mall; and Shoppers Stop at Bandra, Juhu and Inorbit Mall, Rs. 1,730.

Why: Because not only does this just-launched lipstick come in a range of delicious colours (we especially love the Orange Shiver and Divine Mahogany), it’s also sinfully creamy and long-lasting.

When: You want to shoot from the lip.

What: Alanis Morissette home collection at Mobius Strip, Pali Hill, Bandra (W), Rs 250 onwards.

Why: If you have One Hand in your Pocket, get out some cash for these super cool coasters, pillows, shot glasses, clocks and lamp shades with Alanis face prints.

When: You want to do up your apartment for a song.

What: Vintage perfume bottle with metal puffer, International Antiques, 7 Vaswant House, Colaba, Rs 1,500.

Why: This glamorous bottle is perfect for experimenting with your favorite fragrances to create a signature perfume. Go soon, though, as we spied only a couple at this dusty little antique store. Also, for more contemporary but equally whimsical accessories, check out the new Pylones collection.

When: You want to put your two (s)cents in.

Who could have guessed that a whisky flask (our absolute favorite object at Pylones) could be so charming, or a skipping rope so ridiculous?

A foray into Pylones is like falling down Lewis Carroll’s rabbit hole and right into the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. The store’s whimsical toasters with bright floral prints would certainly fit in there, as would kooky cake cutters, slant-eyed rice bowls, satirical salad tossers and demure espresso cups, sitting pretty with a set of angle wings in lieu of handles.

As we circled the kiosk, we imagined the Queen of Hearts grooming herself with a Pylone buxom-babe nail file, enamel hair brush and crazy-cat pin, tapping her long-stemmed cigarette against the portable ashtray and commanding “Off with her head!”

What: Toubé Bäs’ Run-Veer dry fit running T-shirts, visit the website here or call Saurabh at 09900131376, Rs 700.

Why: Released on September 1, these kitschy, cool T-shirts sport a sprinting superhero, and claim that running is not just a sport but also a battle. Anyone who’s ever gotten onto a treadmill will agree. Only 500 pieces are available, so get yours now!

When: You don’t want to sweat it.