What makes something priceless? A rarest-of-rare jewel. A historical artefact. An item with intricate detailing. A pricey purchase. Maybe. Often, the things we treasure most are ones drenched with significance and sentiment. Call them prized possessions, if you will, that bring us bliss and even conjure up some moment, someone, or somewhere. These palpable manifestations of the intangible could be different items for everyone, from a travel memento to an heirloom for posterity.  invited a group of some of the coolest people we know, from actors to designers, to tell us the story of that possession that evokes emotion and is now permanently etched into their psyche.

She cherishes the bestseller Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and counts it as her guide on this journey. “My father gifted this book to me when I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey, and it has profoundly shaped my mindset and decision-making in my professional life. It was one of the first books I read, and I frequently return to it to reinforce the valuable lessons I have learnt. What makes this book particularly special to me is that my father, a self-made businessman ranked among the top 100 in India, also swears by it. This connection adds a unique layer of meaning to the book for me, as it allows me to reflect on the journey my father must have undertaken as an entrepreneur.”

: Objects Of Our Affection: Designer Monica Shah