Soorya Palagai : South Indian carved wood wall panels

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 of wood, the type of work called as Nagasu pattern where in life like details are portayed bringing in the old world charm. The most famous subjects of these panels are Gajalakshmi, Meenakshi thirukalyanam, Dasavathara, Trinity of brahma, vishnu and shiva, etc..#indiantiquest

Authored by 

Sridhar, MBA, MTM, MHRM.,

Founder - Indian Antique Quest 

Antique Curio Etailer 

Find us on:

facebook.com/pg/indiantiquest/shop
 pinterest.com/indiantiquest/
 instagram.com/indiantiquest/

Write to us - indiantiquest@gmail.com 

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 shift fire cooking? 3. Crushing ginger garlic and aromatic tubers?  Well if your answer was as above - Meet the Forefathers of all cooking vessels :

Proud to present 400 year old Antique Stone Cooking Vessels of our ancestors these are predecessors of Clay ware and Porcelain ware, Still usable but not for the faint hearted because even the smallest vessel weighs couple of Kilograms..The specialty of stoneware was that it retained most of the nutrients in cooking, secondly it requires no oil in cooking.

The stoneware's are mainly made from two stones namely Soap stone which is a soft light stone known for ease of carving and another made of unpolished granite known for its strength and durability.

Authored by 

Sridhar, MBA, MTM, MHRM.,

Founder - Indian Antique Quest 

Antique Curio Etailer 

Find us on:

facebook.com/pg/indiantiquest/shop
 pinterest.com/indiantiquest/
 instagram.com/indiantiquest/

Write to us - indiantiquest@gmail.com 

Manapen Manamagal Marapachi bommai - Auspicious wooden dolls for the Bride and Groom

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 these dolls are dressed depends upon the cultural background, ethnicity and region of the Wedded pair, typical styles include dothi and angavastra clad male dolls and saree draped female dolls., it is also customary to dress up the pair to look like Lord Balaji and Godess Padmavathy. These dolls enjoy VIP attention during Nava rathri golu where the mythology states that no golu is complete without Marapachi doll pair.

Authored by 

Sridhar, MBA, MTM, MHRM.,

Founder - Indian Antique Quest 

Antique Curio Etailer 

Find us on:

facebook.com/pg/indiantiquest/shop
 pinterest.com/indiantiquest/
 instagram.com/indiantiquest/

Write to us - indiantiquest@gmail.com 

Hurricane lantern - The light of yesteryear

Hurricane lamp 

Hurricane lanterns are known the World over for its versatility, mobility and reliablity, as the name signifies they withstand burning even amidst a hurricane. They are made from zinc-plated material which protects against corrosion. The special engineered burner operates with no flickering, or soot from the flame. These lanterns also feature a heat resistant Fire proof RGW globe that can withstand operation in the rain or snow, without cracking.
The lamp burner has a flat wick, usually made of cotton. The lower part of the wick dips into the fountain and absorbs the kerosene by capillary action; the top part of the wick extends out of the wick tube of the lamp burner, which includes a wick-adjustment mechanism. Adjusting how much of the wick extends above the wick tube controls the flame. The wick tube surrounds the wick, and ensures that the correct amount of air reaches the lamp burner. Adjustment is usually done by means of a small knob operating, which a toothed, metal sprocket is bearing against the wick. If the wick is too high, and extends beyond the burner cone at the top of the wick tube, the lamp will produce smoke and soot (un burned carbon). When the lamp is lit, the kerosene in the wick burns to produces a clear, bright, yellow flame. As the kerosene burns, capillary action in the wick draws more kerosene up from the fuel tank. All kerosene flat wick lamps use the dead flame burner design, where the flame is fed cold air from below and hot air exits above. The principle behind this lantern is cold air being circulated and fed through the tubes at the sides to the wick end thereby providing constant oxygen supply keeping the flame burning bright at the same time withstanding fierce wind flow. Flat wick lanterns burn brightest with kerosene fuel for which they are made for, but also work fine on clear lamp oil, Petrol and turpentine. The once important part of life now rests at connoisseurs homes as works of art...

Authored by 

Sridhar, MBA, MTM, MHRM.,

Founder - Indian Antique Quest 

Antique Curio Etailer 

Find us on:

facebook.com/pg/indiantiquest/shop
 pinterest.com/indiantiquest/
 instagram.com/indiantiquest/

Write to us - indiantiquest@gmail.com 

South Indian water storage vessel

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., Pot alone weighing a humongous 14 kilograms and the lid is made of bell metal weighing 1.5 kilograms altogether the set weight tips to 16 kilograms. Dimensions: Height of the water pot alone is nearly 2 feet tall and Diameter nearing 2 feet and the top widest part circumference measuring a surprising 5 feet 1 inch, Adding further to its value is the Pairing with its original Burmese Teakwood carved decor stand called as Saalani in Tamil (Saal + Aani meaning Pot + Stand) which on its own a classic collectible, also the part of original set are Eight numbers of heavy handmade Antique Brass tumblers which are placed on the eight niche projections on the wooden frame., two on each corners resembling elephant trunk and On the Whole its a Classic masterpiece that too in a complete set all intact and in pristine condition. Overall height 3 feet tall.

Authored by 

Sridhar, MBA, MTM, MHRM.,

Founder - Indian Antique Quest 

Antique Curio Etailer 

Find us on:

facebook.com/pg/indiantiquest/shop
 pinterest.com/indiantiquest/
 instagram.com/indiantiquest/

Write to us - indiantiquest@gmail.com