CHHAPAI LAB / LAB EDITION 002
THE MAKERS
500 numbered sets. Made for people who make things.
The Objects
What's Inside
01
THE IDEA
Brass archival notebook
For the first thing that matters. Gmund Cotton archival-grade paper, bound to lie flat at any page.
02
THE INTRODUCTION
Metal card holder
For the moment the idea meets the world. Precision-machined to hold exactly what you carry.
03
THE MARK
Metal pen
For signing what you believe. Weighted to balance at the point where the hand meets the barrel.
Material Story
WHY BRASS AND STEEL? We bridge the divide between industrial resilience and tactile sophistication, utilizing heavy-gauge brass and surgical-grade stainless steel to ground every concept in weight and permanence. These materials were chosen not merely for their aesthetic integrity, but for their ability to evolve with their owner, gaining a narrative patina that reflects years of deliberate use.
- Material
- Brass
- Finish
- Brushed, hand-polished
- Texture
- Smooth with subtle grain
- Technique
- CNC-milled, hand-finished
- Care
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Patina is natural and desirable — it is the material remembering its use.
Craft / Making
Made in the Lab.
MADE IN THE LAB. Every unit undergoes a precise ritual of laser ablation followed by obsessive hand-burnishing to achieve an architectural silhouette of sterile beauty. The assembly takes place within our high-fidelity environment, ensuring that each of the 500 numbered artifacts achieves total structural harmony before release.
The Edition
500
Pieces Only
Individually Numbered
001 — 500
Never Reproduced
After edition closes
Lab Edition 002
Available
TO THOSE WHO SHAPE THE FUTURE
In an era of fleeting digital ephemera, there exists a profound necessity for the physical anchor. THE MAKERS is not a creation for the casual observer, but a monument for the architects, the poets, and the engineers who define the boundaries of their craft. It serves as a static witness to the relentless drive of human creation, standing still while the world accelerates around it. This is a celebration of the intent behind the labor, a recognition that the most significant works are those built to endure the scrutiny of time itself. We have engineered this series to act as a permanent bridge between the abstract spark of an idea and the tangible reality of a finished form.
Philosophy
We distill the complexity of human ambition into objects of absolute, enduring precision.
Collector / Edition Card
Chhapai Lab
THE MAKERS
Lab Edition 002
This certifies that this object is an authentic Chhapai Lab collectible, individually numbered and permanently registered in the Lab Archive.
Detail
Technical Details
Specifications
- Material
- Solid brass, brushed stainless steel, Gmund Cotton archival paper
- Process
- Forged from industrial-grade brass and surgical stainless steel, THE MAKERS undergoes a meticulous process of laser ablation and hand-burnished finishing to achieve an architectural silhouette that defies time. Each archival Gmund Cotton substrate is individually calibrated and secured within this metallic frame, ensuring that every numbered artifact serves as a permanent testament to the intersection of precision engineering and human restraint. Crafted within the sterile, high-fidelity environment of Chhapai Lab, this object exists not merely as a collector’s piece, but as a definitive statement of material permanence for the year 2026.
- Year
- 2026
- Creator
- Chhapai Lab
- Marking
- Laser Engraved
- Dimensions
- 24 × 18 × 3 cm
- Weight
- 0.65 kg
- Country of Manufacture
- India
- What's Included
- Notebook, card holder, pen, Object Passport, edition card, cotton pouch
- Packaging
- Signature Lab archive box
Packaging
The Unboxing
What's Inside
- 01Brass archival notebook
- 02Metal card holder
- 03Metal pen
- 04Object Passport
- 05Edition card
- 06Cotton storage pouch
Availability
450 Available
50 pieces were personally presented to selected founders and creators.
The remaining 450 are available through Chhapai Lab.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked
A limited edition of 500 numbered sets, each containing a brass archival notebook, a metal card holder, and a metal pen. Made for people who make things.
DEFINE THE ERA.
STRIKE THE PERMANENT.
THIS IS THE MAKER’S MARK.
Collect the Edition
₹87,500
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CHHAPAI LAB / LAB EDITION 002
₹87,500