Date:23/05/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/pp/2009/05/23/stories/2009052350270300.htm

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For a gem of an interior

RANJANI GOVIND

Bring semi-precious stones into your décor too

Imaginative: Go for fancy wall tiles, counter tops and bathroom sinks

When you think of gemstones what is it that conjures up in your mind? Jewellery is passé, in comes semi-precious tiles! There are professionals now who could infuse graded semi-precious stones into your décor! If your purse allows it, decorate your interiors with gemstones!

The ‘Tiger Eye Collection’ from Solid Stone Company contains semi-precious gemstones that are unique.

Says Milan Khakar, Managing Director, Solid Stone Company, “We are taking interior designing to the next level by giving you the opportunity to embellish your interiors with semi-precious gemstones that have decorated palaces and other monumental structures in the past. Gemstones not only add beauty and glamour but also opulence and durability to your interiors.”

Mr. Khakar says that the Tiger Eye Collection adds an aesthetic touch and is something unique and original. The collection can be used to create entire floorings including checkerboard tiles, along with bathroom sinks, bowls, mosaic tiles for shower rooms, basins, vanity counters, office and home table-tops and medallions with beautiful paintings.

Benefits

Tiger Eye is a semi-precious gemstone resembling the eyes of a tiger. “It is believed that this beautiful gemstone helps in relieving blood pressure, and has other vaasthu benefits that help one have improved health,” says Khakar. There are other variants in the Tiger Collection that also extend the same benefits. Blue Eye Tiger has a bluish tinge, just as the Red Eye Tiger stone used for the same interior finishes is created through heat treatment. This is known to increase your vitality and oratorical skill.

Says Suresh Raina, interior designer, “Pure stone helps one to get in more colour with vibrant furnishing options too, as natural stones have grains and tints to give you the extra tinge.”

Solid Stone Company is the flagship company of the 56-year-old Bhagwan Khakhar group that is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange since 1995. It has been exporting products to over 25 countries and has started sourcing exclusive marbles and granites from India, Europe and other countries for the wholesale and retail market in India.

Call 011-24332215 / 16 & 022- 24926949 for price details.