A World Woven in Time: Preview of Giftex’s Upcoming Online Auction
Reading Time: 5 minutes Some objects don’t just fill space. They carry stories. A carpet worn smooth by generations, a shawl folded carefully and passed down, a weave so... Read More
Spotting the Real Thing: How to Identify Authentic Antiques
Reading Time: 5 minutes For antique collectors, there is nothing like the thrill of searching and discovering authentic antiques. From estate sales to auction houses, they are relentless in... Read More
A Beginner’s Guide To Antique Furniture Maintenance
Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you recently come into possession of some beautiful vintage Indian furniture? Or perhaps some other antique wooden furniture? Antique furniture, with its unparalleled charm... Read More
Identifying Antique Porcelain by Colour: A Practical Guide
Reading Time: 5 minutes Ceramics – the humble material crafted from clay and fire – have held a special place in human history for millennia. Their inherent beauty and... Read More
10 Iconic Indian Art Forms & Simple Ways to Add Them to Your Home
Reading Time: 6 minutes Indian art and culture are a rich tapestry of culture and history that has evolved over the centuries. One such traditional Indian art form that... Read More
The Collector’s Sanctuary: Creating A Home Library for Your Rare Books
Reading Time: 6 minutes Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC – 43 BC), a prominent Roman philosopher, said ” A room without books is like a body without a soul.”... Read More
Masterpieces of the Palace: The Story of Persian Carpets in Royal Courts
Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine a Sultan presiding over his court in his throne room. A luxurious and antique rug covers the floor, adding an element of sophistication and... Read More
The Magic of Sun Kissed Timepieces: Tropical Dial Watches
Reading Time: 5 minutes For many, vintage watch collecting is special because every watch tells a story. This story is especially seen in vintage watch dials. It is rare... Read More
Rococo Silver: A Symphony of Fluidity and Light
Reading Time: 5 minutes For decades, European court life was defined by the solemn grandeur of the Baroque, where every object, from a throne to a tankard, spoke of... Read More
When Diamonds Turn Deadly: Curse of the Hope Diamond and Other Cursed Gems
Reading Time: 6 minutes Diamonds catch the eye the way lights twinkle in the night. They shine with a kind of confidence that feels almost supernatural. For centuries, people... Read More