There are many reasons why Westerners might want to purchase Indian and Pakistani clothes: for a visit to one of these countries, for a visit to a religious service, for a costume, or simply for their...
Folk art is a term often used to describe the types of art produced by indigenous cultures across the world, and which in recent years has become extremely collectible. Folk art is not just reserved for the...
Looking through the listings for antique purses, I always see many handbags that are not antique. That is the case with the so-called "antique Victorian" or "1920s pillow purses" and the jewel studded metal...
I have purchased several hundred brass pieces in the last couple of years and find that almost without exception those marked 'Made in India' are of the highest quality. Candle Stick pieces, for example have...
Collecting British Medals and other Medals and some points to note while purchasing! I am a collector of british and Indian medals ,mainly from 1847-1947, I am a collector and not an expert but seeing a sea of...
The WHAT , WHY HOW of Banknote Collecting Collecting Banknotes , or for that matter , coins is looked upon differently by different people . There are some who collect for pleasure , while some for pride of...
Strategically positioned between India and Central Asia, Jammu and Kashmir was the Crown Jewel of the Indian Princely States. The Maharaja ruled over its mountainous territories in the stated interest of the...
Please don't let the new paint jobs and shiny chrome fool you. These are junk - unsafe at any speed. These are scooters (usually 1960s VBBs, Supers, or Sprints) that have been pulled off the streets after 40...
Well, I've read the negative guide that was left by a nurse who said that the generic version of Prilosec that she used did not help her indigestion.I have to say is it's kinda' scarey to note that she's a...
CARNIVAL GLASS FROM INDIA by curculiosglass Jain Right Hand Vase photo courtesy of *treasurehunter* INTRODUCTION This is a twelve-part guide on Jain and other Indian carnival glass. This section, Part 1...