Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Wonders in Wood

His name is Shanmugham and he is popularly known as "Antique Shanmugham". He lives in Coimbatore. He has plenty of "wonders in wood" to show you: Center Tables, Mirror frames,Pillars, Diwans, Wooden Chests, Swings, Sofa sets, Cradles, Cots, Dressing tables, Chest of Drawers, Cupboards, Key Holders, Book shelves. You name he has it or he can create it for you.
Shanmugham's is an interesting story. He initially took up hard ware business. but it sunk. Next he tried his hand at textile marketing but that too collapsed. During one of his business trips to Bangalore he chanced upon an Antique shop & there he discovered a passion that was to change his life forever.

Antique Shanmugham at his factory & workers
Wooden Pillars
Photo Frames for Tanjore painting
Another photo frame
Other creations
Low level Diwan & Mirror Frame
Door Frame
Wooden Pillars
Wooden Chests
Shanmugham has also converted his house into an antique musueum: See pics below:

Entrance Door Gate & Balcony
Side Balcony
Grandfather Clock & Puja(prayer) Corner
Drawing room corner
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54 comments:

  1. ashokDecember 14, 2011 at 6:21:00 AM PST

    This is such a useful post for me...will visit him whenever i travel to coimbatore. Thanks RK

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  2. eye in the skyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:44:00 AM PST

    It's inspiring everytime I see fondness to something results into something more profitable. And he is very talented. Beautiful works. :)

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  3. Saru SinghalDecember 14, 2011 at 11:01:00 AM PST

    He is talented. Loved the chests and the doors. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. LowellDecember 14, 2011 at 12:27:00 PM PST

    I love wood! And I'm so impressed with people that can work in wood. Among these works, I like the chests best!

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  5. Dark KnightDecember 14, 2011 at 2:29:00 PM PST

    Those guys are really good at what they do. That's some pretty impressive work! You really have to appreciate the labor that goes into these hand-made products.

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  6. CMBTDecember 14, 2011 at 2:54:00 PM PST

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  7. RajDecember 14, 2011 at 3:06:00 PM PST

    Loved his works. A very good talent. :)

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  8. AshDecember 14, 2011 at 4:06:00 PM PST

    Wow, thank you so much for sharing this. The wood prayer-place looks amazing. Fabulous creations!

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  9. TeamgsquareDecember 14, 2011 at 7:28:00 PM PST

    Lovely wood work ,Thanks for sharing .

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  10. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 12:29:00 AM PST

    What kind of wood does he use? Does he have a favorite?

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  11. RamakrishnanDecember 15, 2011 at 1:36:00 AM PST

    @Gigihawaii: Rose,Teak, Neem, Vengai(tropical timber, very dark in color),Jackfruit anything !Most of the furniture he creates with pieces of old furniture or door panels.For eg. the frame of an easy chair transforms into frames for two huge mirrors.Old ornate door panels form the border for divans & cots, "palagais" (rectangular wooden seats used in South India for sitting on the floor)become slabs for book shelves,& small pieces of no great value transform into stands on which you mount tiny show pieces !

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  12. UrmiDecember 15, 2011 at 2:17:00 AM PST

    Tanjore painting, wood carvings and the idols of the God and Goddess are absolutely superb and very minutely all the small work has been done with beautiful design. Very talented and creative person. Thanks for sharing this lovely post.
    When I visited Vaishno Devi temple at Jammu 4 years before that time I was waiting for the darshan and when the time came, darshan was just for a minute due to huge crowd but I can still remember that moment which is very very precious and will be memorable for my whole life.

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  13. SandhyaDecember 15, 2011 at 5:02:00 AM PST

    The door and pooja room pictures are beautiful! He must be very good in his work!

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  14. chitraDecember 15, 2011 at 8:31:00 AM PST

    A nice post. Amazing work by these people.Good pics too.

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  15. T. BecqueDecember 15, 2011 at 8:57:00 AM PST

    Oh my goodness, what work and character in the man himself!

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  16. Maryam MaquillageDecember 15, 2011 at 9:31:00 AM PST

    this is such a terrific post, this man is such a master!!! I love Indian furniture for their immaculate detailing and palpable love put into every piece. I own a beautifully carved Indian mirror and cannot wait to add more pieces to my collection. I'm telling you, I think I must've been Indian in my past life time!!!

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  17. MartinaDecember 15, 2011 at 9:59:00 AM PST

    So good he has found a way to transform his life and make good business! Lovely house too!

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  18. FriedaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:47:00 AM PST

    He is really talented. And what an interesting life...it's great that he finally found something he really likes to do!

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  19. Diane AZDecember 15, 2011 at 12:13:00 PM PST

    Great story, it is wonderful that Shanmugham discovered his talent. He does fine work!

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  20. RenuDecember 15, 2011 at 9:35:00 PM PST

    Artist like him are a treasure in our country, we must support them.

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  21. Celestial DreamzDecember 16, 2011 at 7:17:00 AM PST

    wow wonderful ... thank you so much for sharing ...

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  22. IrfanuddinDecember 16, 2011 at 9:08:00 AM PST

    Really, he and his team mates are doing amazing work out there....

    thanks for sharing it here...!!

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  23. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 9:50:00 AM PST

    Great carvings!

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  24. RajeshDecember 16, 2011 at 11:34:00 AM PST

    He has done magic with wood.

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  25. RajeshDecember 16, 2011 at 11:34:00 AM PST

    He has done magic with wood.

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  26. magiceyeDecember 17, 2011 at 5:06:00 AM PST

    wonderful craftsmanship!

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  27. CameraCruiseDecember 17, 2011 at 5:38:00 AM PST

    Beautiful wood work, he's so talented!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. ashokDecember 17, 2011 at 8:14:00 AM PST

    Congrats RK! you are my choice for the "versatile blogger" Award...receive it here:-)

    http://ashokism.blogspot.com/2011/12/versatile-blogger.html

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  29. Rhapsody PhoenixDecember 17, 2011 at 9:37:00 AM PST

    Namaste.....
    wow, i wish he was close, i would order 2 wooden chests, a center table and a side table + a mirror. Thank you for sharing blessings to you and yours and also for the crafter.

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  30. ShreyaDecember 17, 2011 at 10:54:00 AM PST

    Nice pics. Lovely wooden work. :)

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  31. GemelDecember 17, 2011 at 9:51:00 PM PST

    He is so talented, I am glad he found his way.

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  32. DUTADecember 18, 2011 at 6:06:00 AM PST

    Stunning items!
    I think indian people are extremely talented, and Shanmugham is just one of them. He has my admiration for his wooden works.

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  33. TexWisGirlDecember 18, 2011 at 8:21:00 AM PST

    those are beautiful treasures!

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  34. CarverDecember 18, 2011 at 11:13:00 AM PST

    Wonderful collection of beautiful works in wood.

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  35. TaniaDecember 18, 2011 at 12:07:00 PM PST

    So nice to visit your world and all this great work.
    Nice pics too!

    Thanks for your visit and comments.
    Regards from Norway:-)

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  36. The PoetDecember 18, 2011 at 7:45:00 PM PST

    Hello.
    I'm visiting from Ruby's blog.

    This man has so much talent. The detail he can impart into his pieces is truly amazing.
    Nice photos & post.
    Thanks for sharing.

    For ref:
    Thoughts Of Beauty In The Stillness Of Dawn

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  37. magdaDecember 21, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM PST

    Very nice work of art!!!
    And your photos are so beautiful!!!
    Many greetings my friend

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  38. MridulaDecember 24, 2011 at 8:23:00 AM PST

    Once again amazing designs.

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  39. Swarna TanjoreOctober 23, 2012 at 10:16:00 PM PDT

    can i get his number to call

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  40. Swarna TanjoreOctober 23, 2012 at 10:18:00 PM PDT

    can i get his number to call

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  41. NithyaNovember 3, 2012 at 8:41:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful pieces of art. I would like to visit him. Could you please give me his address or contact number.

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  42. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 6:27:00 PM PST

    Thanks Ramakrishnan..!! Thank you so much for bringing out my dad's work in the blog.. Mr.Shanmugasundaram's contact number is +91 9842247496.

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  43. SMACBEE DIGITAL SOLUTIONJanuary 5, 2014 at 11:20:00 PM PST

    Hello Everyone ,
    I am happy to announce that a article has been published in THE HINDU national newspaper (India) about my dad and his work. Thanks everyone for your support without which he wouldn't reached this level.
    Below is the URL link to article :
    http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/old-and-beautiful/article5530377.ece

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 3:38:00 AM PST

      I bought a pair of tickets 5 1/2 ft pillars last year. He polished and then sent me the pictures. This is the only item I bought for our new home without touching or seeing it from near. Was taken in by Shanmugham's sincerity when I spoke to him over the phone. One of our best purchases. He shipped to us in Bangalore and we picked it up from the transport office.

      You must make a simple gallery website for us to see pieces that are available.

      Mohan

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    2. SMACBEE DIGITAL SOLUTIONMarch 30, 2014 at 1:08:00 AM PDT

      Thanks Mr.Mohan Sundaram for your message. We are currently in process of going digital for business development and as first step we are updating about our available product via professional FB account. Please if wish connect with my account to know more about my products :
      www.facebook.com/shanmugasundaram.krishnasami

      Thanks,
      Shanmugasundaram.K

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    3. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 3:15:00 AM PDT

      thanks for the info. what would be the cost of the dewan shown in the picture

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    4. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 3:29:00 AM PDT

      Hello Subha - We have diwan ranging from 6k - 20k based on work and wooden type. Please give a call to +919842247496 to know more.

      Thanks - Hari

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  44. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 10:07:00 PM PDT

    Hello sir this is sriram from Madurai your collections are so beautiful we want to contact you so pls cal me on this no9524720720

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  45. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 10:08:00 PM PDT

    Hello sir this is sriram from Madurai your collections are so beautiful we want to contact you so pls cal me on this no9524720720

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  46. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 12:22:00 AM PDT

    Hello Everyone ,
    I came to know power of technology which is helping small artist like us to showcase our work social media which drives many customers to our business. Thanks Mr.Ramakrishnan for showing my work. I want similar exposure to work done by other artist around globe so started initiative to discover artist and post about them in below blog . Please do visit blog and support initiative :

    www.lumbertome-discovery.blogspot.in/

    FB : www.facebook.com/lumbertome

    Thanks ,
    Shanmugasundaram Team

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    Nice information. Thanks for sharing the article in the blog.

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    Nice post. I want some information about luxury dining tables. Mainly pricing / costing. Waiting for next blog.

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  50. ADEENSRANKDecember 9, 2020 at 12:39:00 AM PST

    Wonderful article. Fascinating to read. I love to read such an excellent article. Thanks! It has made my task more and extra easy. Keep rocking. modern wooden bed designs 260

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