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
This is such a useful post for me...will visit him whenever i travel to coimbatore. Thanks RK
ReplyDeleteIt's inspiring everytime I see fondness to something results into something more profitable. And he is very talented. Beautiful works. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is talented. Loved the chests and the doors. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love wood! And I'm so impressed with people that can work in wood. Among these works, I like the chests best!
ReplyDeleteThose 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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ReplyDeleteLoved his works. A very good talent. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much for sharing this. The wood prayer-place looks amazing. Fabulous creations!
ReplyDeleteLovely wood work ,Thanks for sharing .
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of wood does he use? Does he have a favorite?
ReplyDelete@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 !
ReplyDeleteTanjore 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.
ReplyDeleteWhen 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.
The door and pooja room pictures are beautiful! He must be very good in his work!
ReplyDeleteA nice post. Amazing work by these people.Good pics too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what work and character in the man himself!
ReplyDeletethis 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!!!
ReplyDeleteSo good he has found a way to transform his life and make good business! Lovely house too!
ReplyDeleteHe is really talented. And what an interesting life...it's great that he finally found something he really likes to do!
ReplyDeleteGreat story, it is wonderful that Shanmugham discovered his talent. He does fine work!
ReplyDeleteArtist like him are a treasure in our country, we must support them.
ReplyDeletewow wonderful ... thank you so much for sharing ...
ReplyDeleteReally, he and his team mates are doing amazing work out there....
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing it here...!!
Great carvings!
ReplyDeleteHe has done magic with wood.
ReplyDeleteHe has done magic with wood.
ReplyDeletewonderful craftsmanship!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wood work, he's so talented!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
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Namaste.....
ReplyDeletewow, 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.
Nice pics. Lovely wooden work. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is so talented, I am glad he found his way.
ReplyDeleteStunning items!
ReplyDeleteI think indian people are extremely talented, and Shanmugham is just one of them. He has my admiration for his wooden works.
those are beautiful treasures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of beautiful works in wood.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to visit your world and all this great work.
ReplyDeleteNice pics too!
Thanks for your visit and comments.
Regards from Norway:-)
Hello.
ReplyDeleteI'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
Very nice work of art!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your photos are so beautiful!!!
Many greetings my friend
Once again amazing designs.
ReplyDeletecan i get his number to call
ReplyDeletecan i get his number to call
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces of art. I would like to visit him. Could you please give me his address or contact number.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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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