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For a touch of class (Clockwise from left) Ethnic mirror frames, ceramic designs and stone work

“In wall hangings, a mix and match of modern and traditional designs rule,” says Jeenu Madan of the Delhi-based Ezhil Oviya. They specialise in handmade layered ceramic designs on wood. The base of the painting is wood and the moulding looks Italian.

So, you could take your pick from traditional idols of Ganesha and Krishna, a variety of floral designs or modern European themes, especially faces. These wall hangings could grace the living room, the TV room both in homes as well as conference rooms in corporate offices. “It is modern art and a welcome change from oil paintings on canvas and water colours,” Jeenu adds.

And, it is permanent and maintenance free. All you need to do is dust them with a dry cloth. The prices range between Rs. 500 and Rs. 82,000. Pooja. S. Rao of Bharatiyam House of Handicrafts says that people these days prefer customised designs. “A lot of people who are going in for a new house pay attention to decorative elements and they don’t mind investing a lot for that. From carved doors to ethnic pooja mandaps in rosewood and teakwood to neem-wood carvings with an aesthetic finish to inlay work on wood to murals and mirror frames, a lot of handcrafted work in wood is adorning the interiors of homes,” says Pooja.

The mantaps come with traditional Hindu, Islamic and Christian motifs.

Made from sesame wood, the hand carved mirror frames with embossed metal designs are another attraction at the exhibition.

There are plenty of decorative items — table stands, toys, mini-chairs and wall hangings. “The designs are carved and embossed with metal to get the designs,” explains the executive at Nostalgia. Nostalgia has a complete range of designs in sesame wood.

Jade stone work in wooden frames are also worth looking at. They come in traditional floral designs for homes and more abstract themes for offices. Bangalore based Malaysian Frames has brought this collection here.

Also available are metal embossed work on wood. Prices range between Rs.500 and Rs.4, 500.

All the products are available at the on-going The Hindu Metroplus Lifestyle show at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex. It is on till December 25 and the timing is from 10 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Trendy footwear — an entire range of flats in various colours (Rs.250) and a fancy collection (Rs. 300)

Leather bags, belts, wallet and accessories

Flavoured milk powder

Venetian blinds, insect screens in an elegant wooden finish

Bed linen and quilts

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