This beautiful pair of grape bunches are an extremely cleverly designed set of salt and pepper shakers. They are unique not only because of their camouflage, but also for the way they rest hanging off a grape vine, rather than sitting on a base. Made entirely out of silver, these pieces depict a won..
This charming antique kunkum holder is an incomparable symbol of Hindu culture in India. Meant to hold the sacred Sindoor, worn by women after marriage, it is pocked with little engravings all around, giving the silver a depth to its inherent sheen. Used traditionally to keep a woman's boudoir metic..
This sublime product, made entirely out of silver, is a magnificent addition to any table setting. Used traditionally to store post-dinner condiments like sugar and sweet fennel seeds, it can also be put to good use in a kitchen or a pooja room. The lids are unhinged, and the pots can be opened comp..
Here, we have the picture of innocence. This statue depicts a little child holding a papaya, intent in his games. Made of terracotta, over a century old, and coated in biodegradable, long lasting vegetable paints; it is a glimpse into the childhood of simpler times. The mischievous joy on his face i..
This extremely rare bobble-head figure was traditionally used in homes as a benevolent godmother. She depicts a wise old crone, and her neck contains an adjustable spring that makes her head look nearly lifelike. She is dressed in the saffron shades of the disenfranchised Hindu faith, and her hair i..
This near life size statue of the Lord Garuda is a beautiful antique Indian artefact. Over one hundred years old, this item has been painted with organic vegetable paints that were hand mixed by indigenous artisans in Kerala. It depicts the Eagle god wearing a headdress and surrounded by snakes, mou..
This pair of fierce lions are ancient temple artefacts. They are embodiments of the Goddess' vahana, the lion, which represents the trifecta of will, power, and determination; which is mastered by the Goddess Durga, shown through her position on top of the lions. Made entirely out of teak wood, this..
This antique teak wood bedside table lamp stand has been beautifully painted with all organic vegetable paints. The middle part has tribal carvings of elephants, palm trees and sunsets, all depicting what is quintessentially Kerala. The base is rounded and grooved, with a stepped tapering ending in ..
This ornate, sinuous temple carving of a horse is royally decorated for a temple procession. Mounted on a carved base that allows the horse to be upright in a rearing position, this piece is made entirely out of teak wood and covered in elegantly vibrant vegetable paints. A gift from the 19th centur..
Reminiscent of Hawa Mahal, this beautiful palace artefact sourced from the land of kings is a wall mountable piece of ancient heritage. It is essentially a tiny window, known as a kilivaadhil in South India. It has shutters that are covered with outward facing mirrors, believed to be used to protect..
This bovine marvel is a 150 year old antique. Hand carved out of teak wood, it is a part of the temple decorative process. The expressive and vibrant colours on this piece are preserved by a painting technique where the wood is covered in canvas cloth, which is then painted. Mounted upon a wooden ba..
This pair of equine beauties are an antique worthy of acquisition. Made purely out of teak wood, these horse have been painted with vegetable paints to bring life to their faces with expressive eyes and fiery muzzles. After all these years, the paintings remain vibrant, showing lions and tigers and ..