The Garden Chronicles

Thu, 25 Jan 2018

Cast Iron is one of the most beautiful and elegant element in garden design that appeared centuries ago but is still relevant today. The art of Cast Iron works has…

Tue, 23 Jan 2018

Marble is one of the earliest materials to have been used by mankind in art & architecture. Be it the Romans or the Greeks, all ancient civilizations took marble to…

Wed, 03 Jan 2018

A garden is the soul of a house. The green poetry of plants weaves magic and the flowers add colors to our otherwise mundane lives. Our garden is a sacred…

Sun, 17 Sep 2017

I was taking a customer on a round of my showroom. Looking at marble sculptures, he wondered and pondered. My inquisitive nature took a leap and I found myself asking…

Sun, 10 Sep 2017

David by Michaelangelo is much more than a masterpiece. It's a symbol of persistence and determination, being carved 40 years later out of a single block of marble. Made out…

Fri, 10 Jun 2016

The well-known sculpture “Apollo and the Nymphs” is the work of one of the greatest sculptors of Baroque era, François Girardon.  Composed of seven figures the sculpture by the French…

Wed, 08 Jun 2016

The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion; and sometimes the wings of a bird. The mythical creature was first…

Mon, 06 Jun 2016

The ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates is considered the ‘Father of Western Medicine’ and credited for revolutionizing science. The famous ‘Hippocratic Oath’ is inspired through his ethical mannerisms and impact on…

Fri, 03 Jun 2016

One of the most renowned sculptures from ancient Greece, the Venus de Milo is the embodiment of flawless beauty in its most flawed form. The marble stone statue represents the Greek goddess of love…

Wed, 01 Jun 2016

The pinnacle of masculine beauty, God Apollo exists in both Roman and Greek mythology. His masculine beauty is famously depicted through the “Apollo Belvedere” sculpture. Currently in the Vatican museum,…

Mon, 30 May 2016

Eros (Cupid) and Psyche is one of the most popular and beautiful love stories from the Greek mythology. “Eros and Psyche” is about the beautiful mortal princess Psyche, who overcomes…

Fri, 27 May 2016

“The Three Graces” or “charities” from ancient Greek mythology are beautiful supernatural nymphs who personify beauty, charisma and grace. “The Three Graces” is one of the most famous neoclassical sculptures…

Wed, 25 May 2016

The “Discobolus of Myron” is a Greek sculpture of mid fifth century BC. An incredible representation of athletic ideal, Discobolus is an iconic image of the Olympic Games. Karara Mujassme’s…

Mon, 23 May 2016

Atlas, a legendary mythical Titan God from Greek mythology was well known for his feat of holding the world on his shoulders. He was the god of endurance and astronomy. The…

Thu, 19 May 2016

The Centaurs, famed for being half-human and half horse are one of the most famous creatures from the Greek mythology. They were great warriors and were often illustrated with bows…