Selected work

Deodar, Shimla

A mountain kitchen. A warmer welcome.

Brand identity
Art direction & print
The Himalayan tableShimla, India

Come up.
Stay awhile.

Named for the cedar trees of the Himalayas, Deodar brings the warmth of a mountain home to the table. Regional dishes, generous hospitality and an afternoon with nowhere else to be.

A bold serif wordmark meets a handwritten Shimla signature. Soft mineral colours, textured paper and warm brass carry the same welcome from the front door to the last cup of chai.

Raised brass Deodar and Shimla lettering on a warm russet plaster wall
Deodar bar with an arched bottle recess, carved cedar, antique brass and leather stools
Sunlit dining room with cedar arches, linen-covered tables and a view of forested mountains
A warm welcome, in every detail.
DEODAR
DeodarMountain kitchen
Parchment and mist-coloured Deodar calling cards scattered across richly veined marble
A place, written by hand.
ShimlaThe location signature
Olive linen with Deodar’s scattered letter emblem beside a ceramic plate
Good food.
Good company.

From the hills.
For the table.

Himalayan kitchen & bar
A Himalayan lunch of walnut siddu, chickpea madra, red rice and seasonal greens in warm window light
Two cedar trees and a hillside suggested with bold, broken black brushstrokes
The hillsDeodar, Shimla
A plate, jug and twig drawn with flowing, open black ink gestures
The tableDeodar, Shimla

A sense
of place.

Soft linen and cool mist. Fired clay and cedar green. Colours drawn from a mountain afternoon, held together with black ink.

Quiet enough for a menu.
Distinctive enough for the door.

Linen

RGB 232, 226, 207
HEX #E8E2CF

Mist

RGB 199, 216, 208
HEX #C7D8D0

Clay

RGB 226, 110, 81
HEX #E26E51

Cedar

RGB 122, 147, 103
HEX #7A9367

Ink

RGB 0, 0, 0
HEX #000000

The Deodar kitchen

A contemporary
Himalayan kitchen,
rooted in tradition.

Shimla, India

HIMALAYAN KITCHENSHIMLA, INDIACOME UP. STAY AWHILE.
Two mist-coloured Deodar calling cards on richly textured cedar bark, with the Shimla signature and Himalayan table invitation
From the kitchenShimla, India

The Himalayan table

Food from the hills.
Made for sharing.

To begin

  • Walnut siddu

    Steamed bread, ghee, green chutney

    380
  • Roasted seasonal vegetables

    Sesame, mountain herbs, hung curd

    420

Around the table

  • Chana madra

    Chickpeas, yogurt, whole spices

    540
  • Mountain trout

    Brown butter, lemon, fresh herbs

    780
  • Slow-cooked pahadi chicken

    Stone-ground spices, red rice

    680

Something sweet

  • Warm orchard apple

    Cinnamon, walnut crumble, cream

    340
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DEODAR
By the firesideTake your time

A little
mountain spirit.

A long afternoon.
Another good reason to stay.

The house pours

  • Orchard highball

    Whisky, apple, ginger, soda

    620
  • Cedar & citrus

    Gin, grapefruit, rosemary

    620
  • Rhododendron spritz

    Buransh cordial, lime, sparkling water

    320

A warm cup

  • Kangra leaf tea

    Black or green, brewed slowly

    220
  • House masala chai

    Ginger, cardamom, milk

    220
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Deodar / Identity guidelinesHIMALAYAN KITCHENSHIMLA, INDIA
A mountain kitchen.01
01 / Our story

A place
to gather.

Deodar takes its name from the cedar trees of the Himalayas. The identity brings the quiet character of the hills to a generous, contemporary table.

Come up. Stay awhile.02
02 / The wordmark

Room to breathe.

Keep a clear margin around the signature. Use the complete lockup wherever space allows.

Primary signature03
03 / The location

A note
from Shimla.

The handwritten location adds a personal note to the formal wordmark.

Location signature04
04 / Supporting marks

A little character.

DEODAR

Six letters, arranged loosely. A smaller expression for linen, seals and keepsakes.

Letter emblem05
05 / Colour

From the hills.

Linen#E8E2CFMist#C7D8D0Clay#E26E51Cedar#7A9367Ink#000000
Five shared colours06
06 / Typography

Words with warmth.

AaBodoni Moda
AaGeneral Sans
Character & clarity07
07 / Ribbons & seals

A generous welcome.

COME UP. STAY AWHILE.

Short, familiar words. Small details that carry the same welcome from print to place.

Supporting language08
08 / Illustration

Leave room
for the imagination.

Loose ink illustration of a jug and plate
Brush, rhythm & space09
Until next time.

Take a little of the hills with you.

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