05/26/2026
New work. In celebration of Canada’s cultural diversity, Canada Post commissioned us to design a stamp marking the arrival of Diwali, one of the largest and most widely celebrated festivals in India. It is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and other communities across Canada and around the world. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali centres on the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
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Our design draws inspiration from vernacular Indian typography and from rangoli, beautiful yet ephemeral works of art traditionally created on the ground and later swept or washed away. These intricate patterns, known by different names across regions of India, are a deeply meaningful part of Diwali celebrations.
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Client: Canada Post
Print: Lowe-Martin
Underline team:
Creative directors: Claire Dawson, Fidel Peña
Designer: Ritu Kanal
Project photography: Daniel Ehrenworth
