When you walk into any big mall, you will find stores selling a variety of luxury perfumes and sales folks insisting you try out their samplers. Open any social media app nowadays and you see so many brands of perfumes with fancy names and attractive packaging allowing you to buy one at the click of […]
The Dhoop Dhaan is a traditional incense burner, a simple yet meaningful object that has been a part of cultural practices for many years. The purpose of this item might be clear to anyone familiar with incense rituals, but what truly stands out is how it combines function with a quiet sense of beauty. The […]
At 20, navigating my life after college, confused about my future, and deciding to keep myself busy, I had to find an internship somewhere, get experience, and keep me occupied. But how does one land into internship nowadays? Yes, there are multiple online portals offering many internship opportunities. But sometimes the process itself can get […]
Introducing children to antiques, history, and museum visits at an early stage nurtures their natural curiosity – Article by Jennie Kakkad Jobanputra In the hustle and bustle of our modern world saturated with technological advancements and fast-paced living, the past conceals. No time for memories, no time for family, no time for antiques. But don’t […]
An artist’s unforgettable journey through the sands of time “We have to know the past to understand the future” – Carl Sagan Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Tamil Nadu, Keeladi is a testimony to India’s rich and complex ancient past. It has been a captivating window into the lives, culture, and civilization that thrived […]
When I started writing this blog , I was overwhelmed by too many stories I have in my memory on YK Antiques. I couldn’t pick up one and leave out others. But I shared the most important ones in this blog to let you feel the beauty of the place.
I got to know about Zishta by chance. And I should thank Facebook for that. Social media has worked wonders for me. I have met interesting people online and have had engaging and interesting conversations with them regarding antiques. Some inspired me, some told me that I inspired them, some were full of questions […]
How many times have you visited a place and got blown away by the ambiance and decor? Recently I visited a hotel in Udaipur and I was mesmerized with the way the hotel’s decor was done. There wasn’t a single item that belonged to today’s world, from the flower pot to the statutes, it all […]
I am one among those millions world over for whom a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee early in the morning is a heavenly delight. My coffee should be a South Indian filter coffee with fresh decoction taken from well roasted coffee beans with the right blend of chicory powder mixed with fresh hot […]
A few days back I happened to visit YK uncle and had the immense pleasure of looking through his coin collection. Throughout the time I was there I couldn’t help but think- History has given us many stories. Many of these stories are told through the relics from the past that have retained in […]
