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Indian Handicrafts - Gifts & Accessories Magazine
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ANTIQUE FURNITURE
The vintage art of furniture magnifies the colours of life with its elegant style and designs.
For many centuries India is a home for mesmerizing artwork that fascinates the combination of aesthetic as well as creative ideas. It carries an impression of sophistication, which makes it worth as an item of collection. Its rich and affluent past still holds high esteem among the artlovers.
Wood, being the most admirable variety to the human being, holds high respect as compare to other form of arts. It's luxurious construction and the intricacy of Carving works acts as an epitome of the excellent artisanship. Frequently used to shape many of human imaginations with the creation of timeless classics. Wooden furniture is one such form of expression molded in different styles and shapes.
The availability of raw materials made furniture making popular in India. In the early of 19th century the southern part of India was very much popular for its ebony wooden furniture. This kind of furniture was especially used to have royal furnishing. But in the passage of time it was replaced by rose wood. While Walnut make its presence in the Kashmir valley.
Despite modern use of instruments the traditional Indian furniture is still popular among the international buyers. Its traditional style and intricate craftsmanship still attracts the attention of buyers. Especially the state of Gujrat and Rajasthan marches ahead with their traditional designs and motifs. In some parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, colourful painting of furniture is quite common.
Antique reproduction has become synonymous with antique furniture. This art form is becoming very popular in India with the increasing demands for it. They feature elegance and archaic feel that matches to real essence of the product but are available at a cheap cost as compare to the original one.
In the period of time this art form has flourished in India with the commendable growth in the exports of such furniture. Especially the states from northern and southern part of India are becoming major hub for such products. A wide arena of these products includes chairs, tables, stools, deewans, boxes, sandooks etc.
Generally these products are made to maintain the past glory of old traditions by bringing them back to life. They are more attributed to the local artisans who worked with new designs on the antique collection. These antiques are mostly used with the application of new designs acquiring the old patterns and styles.
Remembering the old designs and styles these antiques are making big impressions by creating the new trends in the market. Largely exported due to the increasing demand in the international markets but are vary much popular in the domestic markets also. Now the vintage styles are available in affordable prices assimilating the features of durability and comfort. Their exquisite royal looks are now decorating the Indian homes making them as a symbol of prestige and sophistication.
These antiques in the passage of time have become an important commodity in terms of business. Their market value has attracted various international buyers largely from the countries like USA, UK, Australia, Japan, China etc. The large and exquisite variety of antiques include Ethnic/Colonial Furniture, Antique reproductions, Furniture Components, Coffee Tables, Pliant, Decorative Wooden Boxes (Gift boxes, jewelry boxes), Frames (Large Picture frames, Mirror Frames, Table Mirrors, Photo Frames), Wooden toys and puzzles, Carvings, Candle and Lamp Stands, Corbels, Wall Bracket, Pine Wood Products and many custom made items.
Their valuable and attractive reproductions have provided an excellent support to the Indian handicraft industry. The places like Jaipur and Jodhpur have achieved tremendous fame in the antique reproduction and marked their presence in the international arena. Their beautiful recreation represents the cultural and traditional values comprising modern finishes and touch.
These antiques have played a major role in the preservation of old traditions and customs with the help of modern and elegant designs. Their antique and vintage looks have attracted the attention of modern buyers that assimilate the values of rich tradition. These antiques have reached to the modern homes by presenting fresh and sophisticated looks in new varieties and styles.
Their availability at the cheaper rates is an added attraction for the customers. The old and consummate appearance of the reproductions creates an impression of superiority and refineness that allows having sense of elegance of the product. In overall speaking these antiques can be considered as a product of collection. These antiques are exquisite and elegant expression of our tradition and culture.
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