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Near the footsteps of Mount Mary's church lies a new home for restored period furniture, antiques, artifacts, wood furniture and curios.
 Just Art Etc. a showroom started by art lover Manohar Khatri six months ago is worth a visit.  Spread over 2800 square feet area, the showroom has fine furniture with yellow, orange and earthen brown hues.  Interestingly, there is a tall coconut tree growing amidst the furniture. |
Available here are wooden pots, grandfather clocks, bed, paintings, tables, piano, sculptures and much more.  The prices ranges from Rs. 800 for wooden utensils to a piano priced at Rs. 1,25.000.
Almost 80-years old, this piano is a genuine Stuttgart model.
"Grandfather clocks have also become popular lately," says Khatri. "We have old authentic ones in many colors. A watch showing the time of six different nations is also one of our offerings." A look at the ceiling shows you an array of antique fans with rich yellowish brown blades.  |
Having his workshop in Saki Naka, Khatri has a team of 12 carpenters and artisan working for him. "I adapt pieces from all over the country, to create utility items.  For instance an ancient chest has been converted into a bar whereas steps from old staircases are used to display artifacts" he beams proudly.
Going the eco-friendly way, he gets the wood from old buildings that are being demolished.
In an age where everything imported is taking over the market, Just Art Etc. is all set to revive ancient Indian art.
Just Art Etc.
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