This locker cupboard, commissioned for the Tamil Nadu Royal Thanjavur Family, was first used over 150 years ago, as a safe to store immensely precious jewellery and silks. Made of the most durable iron and wood, this item is ornately decorative. The main doors open to show two rows and two columns o..
Manikandan, also known as Ayyappan, is the Hindu god born to the Union between Shiva and Vishnu, when Vishnu took his avatar of Mohini. He is particularly loved by the Tamil and Kerala communities. This painting depicts him with two of the big wild cats - the Lion and the Leopard. The former is his ..
The story of Kalia and Krishna is a tale of epic proportions. Kalia was a snake who dwelled in the river Yamuna, whose poison made the river bubble with venom, death and disease. As a child, Krishna was playing near the river once, when he happened to fall in and get captured by Kalia. Defeating the..
Lord Krishna, according to Hindu Mythology, held particular reverence for the beauty of shepherd or cowherding girls. These women, in turn, worshipped Krishna unconditionally with utmost love. There are rumoured to be anywhere between 108 to 16000 Gopis. Radha is always seen as the supreme, and most..
The Shri Rama Pattabhishekham is the concluding scene of the Ramayana. It depicts the consecration and final coronation of Rama, who returns to rule Ayodhaya at Bharata's request. This painting depicts that beautiful scene of victory and peace, and signifies the tying together of all loose ends to c..
Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, is the exalted son of Shiva and Parvati and takes the role of the Hindu God of War. He is often shown astride the peacock, and is worshipped the most in the state of Tamil Nadu, for which is he hailed as the God of the Tamils. This painting depicts him as a yogi, an..
This is a simple painting, made using a complex method. The painting depicts a royal couple, a Raja and a Rani, nestled in each others arms, sitting on an opulent love seat. Their clothes, while homespun, have the royal touch of gold. The image has been painted using the reverse glass painting metho..
This exquisite Bedouin style Sindhoor holder is a versatile boudoir item. Used in India to store kumkum, it can also be used as a small jewellery box or to store kohl. The base metal here is pure silver, and the box is covered with enamel work. The top depicts a camel, in rich royal blue and turquoi..
Here, we have a piece steeped in the royal heritage of Kerala. Known in Hindu circles as a kamandalu, and used by the Christian faith as a font, it is universally used to contain Holy Water. This particular piece was used by the royal family in Kerala, and can be used to sprinkle the sacrament water..
This is a truly special antique from our table collection. Dating over 100 years old, it is a silver pot, in the shape of a goblet, that has been carved with fruit orchard trees and pagan gods of the woods. It is accompanied with a set of silver fruit skewers that have the designs of grapes, pears a..
This set of three table top salt maker has been hand crafted in the best quality solid silver, with gorgeous enamel artwork on all the surfaces. The shakers sit nestled comfortably within a slightly raised miniature tray that matches that material and enamel paint of the shakers. Newly made, this se..
This vintage piece is a beautiful allusion to Indian tradition. Used as a box to hold kunkumam, the tinted turmeric powder used to signify marital status or the Hindu faith, this silver piece is wonderfully understated and elegant. Engraved throughout, it would be a wonderful article within which th..