A handcrafted aluminium paperweight inspired by the city’s enduring shoreline.
In a city where the sea meets stories, one shape has silently stood witness to it all—the tetrapod. Lining Mumbai’s coastlines, these four-legged concrete forms have weathered monsoons, watched over first dates, overheard late-night confessions, and stood quietly beside the unforgettable moments that shape a life.
At NOTICE, we’ve reimagined this industrial icon as a sculptural object for your home or workspace. Introducing the Tetrapod paperweight—a love letter to Mumbai, camouflaged in the everyday, a desk essential that is much more than meets the eye.
Not Just a Desk Essential but a Love Letter to Mumbai:
Crafted in sand-cast aluminium and finished by hand, the Tetrapod is a quiet statement. It doesn’t shout for attention—but it holds its own. Whether anchoring a stack of notes or simply resting on your shelf, it’s a reminder of something deeper: the places that shape us, and the stories that stay with us.Each piece carries the textured charm and understated strength of the originals, while offering a refined, modern aesthetic for your workspace.
This isn’t just a paperweight. It’s Mumbai, cast in metal.
The Process Behind the Piece:
Each Tetrapod is born from a process that values craft over convenience:
- First, a custom mold is created to echo the geometry of the original shoreline tetrapods.
- The object is then sand-cast in molten aluminium, a time-intensive method known for producing rich, textured surfaces and lasting strength.
- Once cast, the piece is cooled, demolded, and carefully hand-finished to preserve its raw integrity while smoothing edges and accentuating form.
- The final result carries natural marks of the casting process—slight pour ripples, grain patterns, and surface irregularities that make each one completely unique.
No two are identical. That’s not a flaw—it’s the fingerprint of the maker. A mark of intentional imperfection. A celebration of hand over machine.
