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Reading Time: 5 minutes Walk into any art-forward home today, and one thing becomes instantly clear. A large modern wall art stretches across the...

09 Jan 2026

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The Forgotten Military Watches That Built Modern Watch Design

Reading Time: 6 minutes As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. Nearly all luxury products we know today were born out...

08 Jan 2026

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The Timeless Art of Bookplates and How to Collect Them

Reading Time: 6 minutes A rare book is more than just a bundle of pages or parchment. It is a window into the culture...

07 Jan 2026

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Blue of the Ancients: The Enduring Spell of Lapis Lazuli Jewellery

Reading Time: 5 minutes Exotic and alluring, the rich and deep hue of lapis lazuli is stimulating to the touch and mesmerising to behold....

06 Jan 2026

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Threads of Kashmir: A Guide to Embroidery on Shawls

Reading Time: 6 minutes Soft to the touch and effortlessly graceful to wear, Kashmiri shawls have long been admired as symbols of refinement, warmth,...

05 Jan 2026

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Old Is the New Modern: Antique Furniture & Interior Trends for 2026

Reading Time: 6 minutes Collected, not curated. Layered, not showroom-perfect. That’s the mood heading into 2026. The interior design world is shifting. After years...

03 Jan 2026

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What Are Rare Books From Colonial India and Why Collectors Seek Them

Reading Time: 5 minutes In an era defined by digital screens and fleeting content, rare books and antique engravings continue to hold a quiet...

02 Jan 2026

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What Is Figurative Painting? Evolution, Styles, and Examples

Reading Time: 6 minutes What do Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” or Munch’s “The Scream” have in common?...

30 Dec 2025

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Mythological Paintings Across Civilisations: From Ancient Myths to Art

Reading Time: 6 minutes From the Midas touch to Pandora’s box, from Achilles’ heel to the timeless verses of the Bhagavad Gita, mythological stories...

29 Dec 2025

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The Art of Abstraction: Understanding Styles and Decorating Your Space

Reading Time: 5 minutes Abstract art doesn’t ask you to recognise a face, a place, or a perfect object. Instead, it invites you to...

27 Dec 2025

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Chinese Famille Porcelain: A Legacy of Colour & Craft

Reading Time: 5 minutes The word “China” carries a rare double meaning, though both are in the context of the Chinese nation. It could...

24 Dec 2025

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Behind the Hammer: The Story of Giftex’s World of Collectibles December Auction

Reading Time: 6 minutes For a long time, auctions carried an intimidating image. High ceilings, hushed voices, paddle numbers flashing, and price tags that...

23 Dec 2025

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The Art of Placement: How to Hang Wall Art the Right Way

Reading Time: 5 minutes Who doesn’t like a beautiful wall covered in beautiful paintings? A well-placed artwork can instantly transform a wall and your...

22 Dec 2025

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Decorating with Antique Decorative Arts: A Practical Guide

Reading Time: 5 minutes The art of decorating with antiques is an age-old practice. Even before antique decoration started trending on social media and...

20 Dec 2025

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The Enduring Allure of Antique Sapphire Jewellery

Reading Time: 5 minutes September’s birthstone, the sapphire, has been popular since the Middle Ages. Antique sapphire jewellery boasts a rich history, symbolising wisdom,...

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