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Ramsons, is synonymous with art in Mysore being the largest
art store in Karnataka. More of a treasure chest of some of
the finest pieces by master craftsmen and artisans than a
conventional art emporium. Each piece of art here is a slice
of history, crafted inimitably by gifted artisans, most of
them National award winners. The outer façade - a 84'
x 12' mural depicting the various dynasties of Karnataka gives
one a fair clue of what to expect inside. Step in to the sprawling
15,000 square feet area and you are sure to be transported
to a world of history, grandeur and aesthetics.
There's
much to see and explore at Ramson's. The huge yet serene and
overwhelmingly divine carvings in wood, metal, stone and mud
are just the tip of the iceberg.
Ramsons
has an exhaustive collection in sandal wood, rose wood and
many other woods, be it figurines of Krishna, Ganesha, Shiva,
Godesses, one has to appreciate the artisans eye for detail
in each piece of art. The inlay and outlay works depicting
the serene mother nature, Gods & Goddesses are truly a
class apart.
The elephant collection which is one of its kind is indeed
a marvel as one can see each and every detail of a live elephant
in each piece from the smallest to the life size.
To
breathe the royal air it is a must to have a piece from the
huge collection of furniture with intricate inlay, outlay
and carvings.
The
extensive collection of Textiles both in ethnic and contemporary
styles cater to you and your home with irresistible patterns
and motifs on sarees, scarves, stoles, ties, shawls, pashminas,
bags, durries, carpets, cushion covers, bedspreads, quilts,
and wall hangings .
The
anthology of Gems and Jewellery be it Silver or Gold, each
piece has a class of its own. The distinctive Trinket boxes
in diverse sizes and shapes , figurines and strings in precious
and semi precious stones, Gold and Platinum plated silver
Jewellery both in traditional and western styles are worth
a buy.
Metals
like silver, brass, bronze, copper and many more lend themselves
to artifacts and utilitarian pieces. The idols, mostly in
Chola and Pallava styles are replicas that look as close as
it can get to the original antique.
The
toughest stones like marble, granite, onyx, serpentine are
given a subtle look by the crafted artisans in various forms
of idols, vases, ash trays, pen stands and so on.
The
camel bone artifacts like the lamps, figurines, jewelry are
another jewel in the crown.
India
is known for its rich tradition of games be it the World famous
Chess, Pagade,
Chouka Baara, Palanguli, Backgammun, Ramsons has an exquisite
treasure house of these adorned with rich carvings and inlay
work
Ramsons
also houses a vast variety of other small buys like the beaded,
wooden, and metal trinket boxes , wooden toys, leather bags,
wooden kitchenware, leather purses, wallets, incence sticks,
soaps, perfumes, traditional door decors, Beeded jewellery,
stationary and many more.
Kala Prathishtana
Ramsons Kalapratishtana, founded in 1995 by Sri Ram Singh,
is a service oriented non-profit institution, which aims at
promoing art and artists by means of presenting awards, conducting
seminars and workshops, honouring people who have rendered
invaluable service to art holding exhibitions, lectures and
demonstrations and fecilitating research in lesser known art
forms.
Exports
Ramsons
undertakes
export orders off all handicrafts to all parts of the world.
The shipment is done by air cargo and sea cargo
How
to reach Ramsons?
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