Hindustan Times: The humble cycle rickshaw now has a haute avatar. Last week, US-based fashion label Anthropologie launched a limited range of rickshaws — complete with a collapsible kantha - fabric canopy, 
ghungroos and kitschy Hindi catchphrases. All for the small price of $2,200 — that’s Rs. 1.07 lakh only! The makers say they were inspired by Indian rickshaws on a recent visit to the country. Available online, they are touted as “quixotic carriages” meant for actual use or even as display pieces. For Indian designers, this is yet another sign of something desi becoming a global icon. “It is wonderful that the world is taking such strong cultural inspiration from India,” says designer Payal Jain, who created a designer rickshaw last year. “The West often borrows from us. Whether it is zardozi or yoga. Now the rickshaw has become a fashion statement,” says designer Dolly J, who also showcased a fancy rickshaw last year.Read Full: A rickshaw that costs more than Rs 1 lakh - Hindustan Times
