142. Phantom Hands with Deepak Srinath

Original Drawing by Tori Haynes

This week, we are joined by the founder and CEO of Phantom Hands Deepak Srinath. Phantom Hands creates chairs and other various furniture pieces, and also brings attention to Indian craft worldwide.

Timestamp Outline 

2:48    Phantom Hands - Modernist Furniture

9:29   Why and how did you get into history?

10:51 P.G. Wodehouse, Charles Dickens, etc.

13:55    Srinath’s wife and father-in-law

19:57 What was the moment of decision when you quit your tech startup and became what you are now?

21:01 What does “Phantom Hands” mean?

23:10    Corbusier Chair

28:22 What makes your designs unique?

29:27 “Why can’t we make well-made Chandigarh chairs that reflect the craft and material traditions of India?” DS

31:03 Bishop Cotton School

31:54 Rohan Murty

35:03 What is Phantom Hands today?

41:58 Aditya Prakash Chair collaboration

49:12 What is the emphasis in trying to re-edit?

53:08 “Constant improvisation is the definitive version” VP

1:00:42 What is the future of Phantom Hands? Where are you planning to take it?