THE SPARROW
Poem By Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)
A little bird, with plumage brown,
Beside my window flutters down,
A moment chirps its little strain,
Ten taps upon my window–pane,
And chirps again, and hops along,
To call my notice to its song;
But I work on, nor heed its lay,
Till, in neglect, it flies away.
So birds of peace and hope and love
Come fluttering earthward from above,
To settle on life’s window–sills,
And ease our load of earthly ills;
But we, in traffic’s rush and din
Too deep engaged to let them in,
With deadened heart and sense plod on,
Nor know our loss till they are gone.
WHO WE ARE
ABOUT US
We are not little birds, but we do come close. Malabar Press is a design studio and store dedicated to making unique objects for your home, desk and daily life.
Inspired by the natural world and life of the Malabar Coast, our collection aims to bring the peace and allure of coastal living to your space.
HOW WE WORK
OUR PROCESS
Our work is a celebration – of art, nature, history, fables, cultures, travel, poetry, traditions.
We approach manufacturing and production by drawing from time-honored techniques and traditions to create elegant yet functional goods that are ideal for modern life.
WHAT GUIDES US
OUR DESIGN
Lightness and fun are at the heart of our design practice. Some of our cherished visual inspiration comes from the storybooks and fables of our childhood, seen in the whimsical pen and ink illustrations that adorn most of our products.
We also find joy in creative exploration and imagination, crafting unique playful objects that encourage leisure, discovery and fun.
Our products are thoughtfully designed and crafted in small batches in our founder’s hometown in Kannur, Kerala.
DISCOVER
We are proud of building a collection that is accessible, multifunctional and diverse.
Explore our store to find out what belongs to you.