The exhibition based on the AOH collection was a first-time nuanced examination of Arab jewelry traditions that were forged and created in its heartland. The design evolution of material culture, particularly jewelry in the region showed influences from several sources across the world. These range from Egypt and the Horn of Africa in the west […]
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This publication, authored by Eka’s Director Deepthi Sasidharan and Mrinalini Venkateswaran, is an informative accompaniment to the Silver Gallery ,inaugurated in May 2013 at Amar Mahal, Zenana Mahal, The City Palace Museum, Udaipur. With a foreword written by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur and published by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, this catalog presents
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Authors Usha R Balakrishnan and Deepthi Sasidharan offer a glimpse into the opulent court of the Nizams of Hyderabad in the first part of a two volume work “Treasures of the Deccan: Jewels of the Nizams “. Published by Graf Media in 2018, this seminal book explores one of the most exquisite collection of jewels
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This book was published for the exhibition ‘Pageants of the Raj: The Workforce’, which showcased a collection depicting the working class, during the colonial period, on rich silk velvet. This exhibition showcased the work of artist Devangana Kumar and was presented by Flag Foundation of India in August 2012.This publication features an insightful chapter by
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The Mumbai Police Foundation is a registered Trust formed with the objectives to promote and secure the welfare of policemen of Mumbai and their families and to promote efficiency, skills, technique and modernization of the Mumbai police department for the welfare of Citizens. Computerization of police stations and digitization of police records, restoration of artefacts
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The Tata Trusts is amongst India’s oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organizations. The Trusts own two-third of the stock holding of Tata Sons, the apex company of the Tata group of companies. The wealth that accrues from this asset supports an assortment of causes, institutions and individuals in a wide variety of areas. In this manner, the
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The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum is located within the City Palace complex, Jaipur and houses a diverse collection of paintings, photographs, artefacts, and arms and armour. The museum is consulting Eka to advice on the photography section of the collection.
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Client: Manjusha Museum, Dharamasthala, Karnataka March 2014 Manjusha Museum is situated in the holy town of “Dharmasthala” in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state, India. It houses a vast collection of rare objects, antiques, paintings, artifacts, temple chariots, vintage and classic cars. These were collected from temples across Karnataka. It is located to the south of the famous Lord Manjunatha temple. Our role With a
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Sanskrita’s background is in English Literature from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi. Her prior experience includes short stints at media houses. She is hoping to gain practical experience while working with us at Kanota as a junior archivist to further her interests in the cultural field.
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Shruti has graduated in history from Delhi University and has a Masters in Museology from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. She has interned and assisted for short stints at the Shreyas Folk Museum, Shreyas Foundation, Ahmedabad and the Pratapnagar Narrow Gauge Railway Museum and Heritage Park, Western Railways, Vadodara. She is currently a junior archivist with
