LAFA Lab

It's been a project underway for quite some time but it is finally ready to share! Here's the backstory of how Ape Haus × LAFA came together to create a special something. We couldn't have done it without ...

Team Ape Haus (Ape Haus)
Creative Director - Rajvi Sheth
Director and Director of Photography - Prakhar Rai
Assistant Cameraman - Manjunath Malagitti

Our models:
Ankita Sharma Curious Letters™ | Calligraphy & Watercolors 🌿
Bhighee Bhighee
Kavita Nair kavita nair
Mikhail Solanki Mikhail Solanki
Glen Willing Glen James Willing

And Team LAFA (LAFA):
Co-founder - Sonja Coates
Co-founder - Sach Gangadharan
Co-founder - charan
Videographer - Chayne
Scriptwriter - Divya Desai

Special thanks:
Daniel (Daniel D'souza) and Nagarjun (Nagarjun Kinare) for letting us use their office!

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for graciously helping us out with this project.



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The Goa Post #6 is now available online! ✨
Tarini Kumari's cyanotype and mixed media works are now available as A6 Stitched & Cassette books, A5 Casebound SCRAPbooks, Postcard & Greeting Card sets.

Shop the collection via the link in bio.



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Amazing how every time we launch a new The Goa Post collection, we’re rediscovering the magic of MO’s Cafe & Bistro all over again and how this event transforms the space.

From the fresh paint to the deep blue cyanotype artworks that now adorn the walls, Edition #6 with Tarini Kumari was a welcome return to The Goa Post after more than 1 year!

Thank you to everyone who came out to launch the collection, explore the new stationery items and indulge in the sea inspired evening.

A big wave of gratitude towards our event partners:
Hosted by MO's Cafe and Bistro (), for always opening the cafe to us with welcome arms and a specially set menu inspired by the Sargassum sourced from our next event partner.

Thank you to The Good Ocean () for being part of the initiative and furthering the conversation that there is more to Goa than the sand on the beaches.

We have Susegado Beer () to thank for bringing the energy to the event with their crafted beers.

And last but not least, L74 Ciders () for their crisp and delicious apple ciders, what a vibe!

The collection is now stocked at MO's Cafe and Bistro and consists of –
•⁠ ⁠Postcards and Greeting Cards Sets
•⁠ ⁠Notebooks
•⁠ ⁠Paper Lamps

Currently available exclusively in retail at MO's and for those not in Goa… don’t stress, as we are working on making this available online soon!

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Our monthly Artist Trading Card Events takes "roots" at the LAFA Shop & Bindery and we would love for you to join us!

🗓 Next: June 7th, 2026
🕔 4-6 PM
📍 LAFA Shop & Bindery, Caranzalem

This time the prompt for the event is Roots — inspired by what lies beneath the surface. Think what grounds us, shapes us and connects us.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
Mini artworks (think Pokemon cards) made to be traded — not sold!

Precut materials are available for free pickup at the LAFA Shop & Bindery or you can use your own paper as well.

Rules of the game:
• Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
• Any medium welcome
• Signed + dated on the back, with Instagram handle (optional)
• Trade only – no sales
• Don’t trade someone else’s card
• All experience levels welcome
• Bring at least 10 cards for a fun trading night + 1 for the community trading board (optional)! All have to be unique and original pieces.
• Any orientation - portrait or landscape
• Keep it neat and professional

The Goa Post returns for its sixth edition, continuing the mission to document the charm and essence of Goa through a revolving lens of art and stationery. This volume features the ethereal work of Tarini Kumari, a cyanotype artist whose practice captures the delicate intersection of light, shadow, and botanical form.

The Launch Details -
Date: Sunday, May 17th
Time: 5:00 PM onwards
Venue: MO’s Café and Bistro, Panjim

Curated Refreshments -
Expect crisp pours and coastal vibes courtesy of our local event partners:
Susegado Beer ()
L74 Craft Cider ()
The Good Ocean ()

See you there!



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