Antiques add touch of the exotic to any home

From beads to mirrorwork to wall-hangings to artefacts... Indian works of art have been cherished the world over for ages because of their 'exotic' nature. The current interest in the Indian look in the fashion and furniture sectors – saris, bindis, coffee tables, doors, throws with embroidery, et al – shows that global demand is growing with the years.  

However, the trends have swung from one extreme to the next. Spartan, spectacular, ethnic, austere, elegant, glitzy – each look has found its own audience in international markets. Today, many contemporary interiors in fashionable homes feature an Indian piece of furniture, accessory or artefact.