Sunday, August 5, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
What was the bygone era like?
The bygone era. The lost art. The antique furniture. The buried heritage. The forgotten traditions. It’s time to resurrect the long-erased past and relive the nostalgia of those black and white times. But have we really moved ahead in the so-called modern times? Frankly aren’t we trying to revive the past in many a ways? As I was reminiscing about a long lost past, I walked into a store rather absentmindedly. Hmmm…it’s going to be just another store, I thought to myself. And suddenly I felt I was in a completely different era. I felt transported from the fast paced hi tech world of today to an ancient world of a lost era. No doubt a store of today, but the creator sure was a man who wanted to revive the past like me. The store had restored period furniture, reproduction antiques, artifacts, curios and other artistic and ethnic creations.
The shop had an old world charm that’s stunning. At the entrance lay a gigantic genuine Stuttgart piano born in 1926 that stunned me further. As 1 walked down the 1800 sq ft area of artistic elegance every piece spelt class. The grandfather clock adorned a treasured wall. Colorful authentic clocks framed by a mix of wood and metal, added a splash of colour to the soft ambience. An old treasure chest perched on a coconut tree draped by elegant white scarves formed a part of the décor. Ancient kitchen appliances in wood, spread the flavours and smells of the long forgotten Indian spices. Fine antique furniture aesthetically and intricately carved in earthy browns, soft oranges and pastel yellows brought back the nostalgia of the past that still lived today in our minds. Each item told a tale and each artifact haughtily highlighted history. It recaptured the love for the ancient and for a long lost heritage. Even now as I sit and I write about the store it adds a smile to my face.
The shop had an old world charm that’s stunning. At the entrance lay a gigantic genuine Stuttgart piano born in 1926 that stunned me further. As 1 walked down the 1800 sq ft area of artistic elegance every piece spelt class. The grandfather clock adorned a treasured wall. Colorful authentic clocks framed by a mix of wood and metal, added a splash of colour to the soft ambience. An old treasure chest perched on a coconut tree draped by elegant white scarves formed a part of the décor. Ancient kitchen appliances in wood, spread the flavours and smells of the long forgotten Indian spices. Fine antique furniture aesthetically and intricately carved in earthy browns, soft oranges and pastel yellows brought back the nostalgia of the past that still lived today in our minds. Each item told a tale and each artifact haughtily highlighted history. It recaptured the love for the ancient and for a long lost heritage. Even now as I sit and I write about the store it adds a smile to my face.
Curio Cottage...the ethnic jewellery shrine
The Curio Cottage, Mumbai, India
For those who believe that all that glitters is not gold, welcome to The Curio Cottage, Colaba, Mumbai. A shrine of artistic silver jewellery that is sure to cast a spell over you. Its ethereal and eternal beauty has graced every household since time immemorial. Even today silver jewellery is a prized possession, a valued ornament and a statement of style, grace and elegance.
As you step in to this small yet impressive store you are pulled toward its alluring beauty and there’s only one thing on your mind- to beautify yourself with every piece of jewellery you see here. Look around and you’ll be dazzled by the massive range of silver jewellery – necklaces, bangles, bracelets, chain, belly chains, rings, anklets, lockets, trinkets, beaded jewellery and antique jewellery. The store also has a wide collection of semi-precious stones that has the power to melt many a heart. The semi - precious stone studded jewellery includes turquoise, crystals, lapis, citrine, amethyst, and pearls to name a few. And these stones come in interesting colours that perfectly complement your dress code. Take your pick and revel in its artistically created designs. Moreover the stones are even designed to harmonize with the season. For example, the Winter Collection is a myriad of dark coloured stones where else the summer collection is a symphony of pastels and light coloured stones.
Besides silver jewellery Curio Cottage also has interesting hand painted paper and silk paintings and handicrafts like sandalwood figurines.
Silver jewellery from Curio Cottage gracefully adorns the crème de la crème of society- actresses, models, businesswomen and other elite crowds. But there’s a little bit of something for everybody for all ages. And at affordable prices too. Every piece of jewellery reflects impeccable craftsmanship and creativity of its in-house designers whose young ideas translate in the contemporary, ethnic, old Indian classic and western designs.
For those who believe that all that glitters is not gold, welcome to The Curio Cottage, Colaba, Mumbai. A shrine of artistic silver jewellery that is sure to cast a spell over you. Its ethereal and eternal beauty has graced every household since time immemorial. Even today silver jewellery is a prized possession, a valued ornament and a statement of style, grace and elegance.
As you step in to this small yet impressive store you are pulled toward its alluring beauty and there’s only one thing on your mind- to beautify yourself with every piece of jewellery you see here. Look around and you’ll be dazzled by the massive range of silver jewellery – necklaces, bangles, bracelets, chain, belly chains, rings, anklets, lockets, trinkets, beaded jewellery and antique jewellery. The store also has a wide collection of semi-precious stones that has the power to melt many a heart. The semi - precious stone studded jewellery includes turquoise, crystals, lapis, citrine, amethyst, and pearls to name a few. And these stones come in interesting colours that perfectly complement your dress code. Take your pick and revel in its artistically created designs. Moreover the stones are even designed to harmonize with the season. For example, the Winter Collection is a myriad of dark coloured stones where else the summer collection is a symphony of pastels and light coloured stones.
Besides silver jewellery Curio Cottage also has interesting hand painted paper and silk paintings and handicrafts like sandalwood figurines.
Silver jewellery from Curio Cottage gracefully adorns the crème de la crème of society- actresses, models, businesswomen and other elite crowds. But there’s a little bit of something for everybody for all ages. And at affordable prices too. Every piece of jewellery reflects impeccable craftsmanship and creativity of its in-house designers whose young ideas translate in the contemporary, ethnic, old Indian classic and western designs.
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