Rajasthan, as the name indicates is the abode of majestic kingdoms. For over many years the land has been a witness of the glorious past and now Thar, a unique antique shop in our city gives an opportunity for all the antique lovers to be a part of Rajasthan's history.

With a floor area of 6500 sq ft Thar has exquisitely designed furniture. Every item is skilfully crafted from selected wood, which adds elegance to your home, office or resort. The shop also has intricate bronze idols, beautiful wooden carvings and metal wares to suit the budget of the middle class society.

Furniture in Thar

The furniture of Rajasthan displays grandeur and elegance. The carved and decorated chests, chairs, cradle and low tables & stools are simply out of the world. Each object is desirable whether inlaid with brass sheet work or painted with dancing figures or embellished with hunting scenes. In Rajasthan, the furniture that comes from Shekhawati holds its unique importance in the market. This furniture is made from local timbers like sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), mango (Mangifera indica), and babool or kikar (Acacia nilotica). The furniture is available in various designs and patterns such as Carved Furniture, Painted Furniture, Tilonia Furniture, etc.

"The reason why Indian furniture has been regarded as prized possession is its ethnic flavour. In spite of rapid development in the tools and materials used, traditional Indian woodcarvers still use the simplest of tools and follow the style of their ancestors. This has helped a lot in keeping the traditional crafts alive. Nowadays the option to make it look older is also gaining popularity. This is done by giving distressing treatment to the furniture. The items that are given this treatment mainly include a large variety of cabinets, cupboards, almirahs, ethnic sofa sets, chairs, tables, frames, boxes and bajots, and many other decorative articles. Some of the items in Thar are replicas very close to the original and are comparatively cheap." says Manoj, the Proprietor of Thar .

"We keep the trend alive by manufacturing beautiful home decorating utility items & also ornately carved furniture like Almirahs, Chests, Chairs, Tables, Partitions, etc. of all sizes which is a source of endless fascination, exhibiting visual & aesthetic flavour." he adds.

Maintenance of antique furniture

Antique furniture is usually protected by wax or oil finish. Stains can be removed by wet cotton cloth with neutral detergent, then wiped with a dry cloth.

Daily cleaning is done by different methods. Dirt appearing on sculptures should be wiped with a soft bristle brush. Dirt on surface needs to be cleaned with cotton cloth when it appears.

It would be better to cover with a piece of velvet if something needs to be put on the table. Furniture should not be placed on the floor unless carpet is laid on it.

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