Porcelain Jars from Colonial era
Antique British Porcelain Chemical jars made by Pearson Pottery, Nottingham, England for transporting chemicals to colonial countries that’s the reason…
Saalaani and Saal Paanai – Traditional household water vessel of Kongunadu region
Antique Brass Giant Water storage pot called regionally as Kongunadu Saal Paanai (Coimbatore region water pot) handmade percussion hammered Brass.,…
Hurricane lantern – The light of yesteryear
Hurricane lanterns are known the World over for its versatility, mobility and reliablity, as the name signifies they withstand burning…
Manapen Manamagal Marapachi bommai – Auspicious wooden dolls for the Bride and Groom
Marapachi dolls dressed as bride and groom given as wedding gifts to the newly weds, as an auspicious gift..The way…
Soorya Palagai : South Indian carved wood wall panels
These are traditional door atop wooden carved panels featuring various hindu mythological charecters and subjects, carved out from single block…
Kal chatty or Kal pathiram: Stone cook wares of yore
What are the use of Stones in cooking? 1.May be as a grinding stone? 2. As a base for make…
Paavai Vilakku Damsel with the lamp
Traditional South Indian Votive oil lamp depicting a lady holiding a lamp with both hands is known by various names…
Kaavadi : The happy burden
The Kavadi Attam is the sacrificial offering performed by devotees to Lord Murugan during the auspicious festival day of Thaipusam.…
“How the spoon stand was used in those days??”
One of the most common question i encounter is “How the spoon stand was used in those days??” Its quiet…
Rail Adukku – Kaasi Pathiram
Antique Rail adukku/ Kaasi Pathiram/ Adukku Pathiram set, this is the original rail adukku, because 99% of so called rail…