Arresting silverware
Photo: S. Thanthoni
METALLIC FINERY: Fascinating designs from Sanchi.
Silver is considered auspicious, and so has always been used during festive celebrations. From the ritual lamp and vessels of the past to today's array of candle stands, trays, decorative artefacts, fruit bowls and so on, the city's boutiques and emporia have come out with special silver collections for Christmas and New Year.
At Rani Arts and Teak (8, Harrington Road, Chetpet), the silver section is arresting. The jaali work silver boxes, trays, punch bowls and fruit servers are fit for a royal table. For the art collector, there are elegant swans and magnificent figures of workers and coolies. The detailing of lamps, clusters of diyas and candle stands are incredible.
Amethyst's (Sundar Mahal, Rani Padmavathiar Road, Gopalapuram) collection is lovely and intimate. From exquisite silver combs, pretty pendants and bracelets to the `barasingha' are items that weave magic.
Contemporary collection
Also on view are the Amrapali's gift items such as tiny candle stands. Whether a coaster or an ashtray, the lines are contemporary.
MMTC's (Mines and Minerals Trading Corporation) Sanchi Silverware is on display at Poompuhar. It has a more traditional feel with thalis, katoris, tumblers. While the bowls and trays have a touch of `cut' work, the candle stands and gift boxes feature Jaipur's jaali work. Silver cutlery and elegant photo frames are on view too.
The Utkalika showroom (Prince Plaza, Pantheon Road) has a small collection of Orissa's famous silver filigree work artefacts. The work, which is like lace in its delicacy, embellishes tiny pill boxes, small trays, kumkum boxes and so on. Jewellery items are also on display.
PUSHPA CHARI
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