Welcome to YK Antiques
Welcome to my blog!! I have always had a special interest towards collecting antiques. Having travelled extensively both in India and abroad, I have collected antiques from different places over the years. They now are my prized possessions which are proudly displayed in my house. Each and every item that I have in my collection has a special significance and a story behind it. Most of the items were very much a part of daily life a decade back. But gradually they have faded into oblivion and have been replaced by the modern marvels. It is my dream to showcase the cultural antiques I have collected and share their stories with anyone who may have an interest in knowing more. This blog is a realization of my dream to create an online viewing of my collection and to reach out to a wider audience.
I have tried to give as much information as possible about each antique piece and will be happy if readers can add any further information to it. These cultural antiques are the living legends of the times gone by. I have collected these antiques with an eye for beauty and antiquity. Behind every antique piece there was an artist whose signature workmanship and mark is revealed with the design and function. I hope you enjoy viewing this blog as much as I do in presenting this to you. Happy viewing experience!
Thank you for visiting my blog.
YK
YK Antiques in Media
ETV is one of the leading Telugu language television channel and I was very happy when they visited me to take a video of my collection. They broadcast this video in their prime time news on a Sunday evening. This video can be viewed on the ETV youtube channel.
Hello peddanann garu Very nice to see your blog. Its very good.
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I am really happy that you did visit my web site and liked it.Thanks a lot for your loving comments.
Murthy garu, wonderful collection. Really nice to see them on blog….RP
Rajendra prasad garu. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement.I consider them as your blessings .
Very Nice blog ….great to see our cultural ornamentation..are they stll available in markets
Sir, recollecting good times.
Sir, Remembering good times.
I wish to buy one kalchetti as I hv bn searchn n Kerala but in vain. Can u let me know where can I buy one, would b grateful. Tnx
chala santosham.. nenu swathi srikrishna,, vocalist from madras,,memu telugu vaallamu,,settled in madras.. mee collection chusaka ma ammamma gari intlo unde saaman gurthu vosthunnayi
What an amazing collection! I just found a silver betel box at a yard sale and because of your page I was able to correctly identify it and its purpose. I’d love to show it to you through pictures. Please consider replying with an email or phone number I can use to contact you.
Marvellous !
i want to buy a kamandalam on line. Could you guide me please?
Shrimathi Killi
Thanks for visiting my site.Here is the link to buy Kamandalam online.http://bakthitoday.blogspot.in/2014/06/brass-kamandalam.html
i am really inspired after watching your collections. I hope people will use them like olden days. Atleast,I try my level best to preserve them and use them
Namasthe Krishna Murthy garu ! I also have a collection of few things ! Really happy to see your wonderful collection !
Hello Sir,You had mentioned about granite kalchatties which you bought from Srivelliputtur Madurai.Can you please tell me the shop address?I liked your huge collection of rare items.I also like to collect antique vessels and like to use it also.
Hello Sir Good colletions. I too have a very small colletion.most of it are nearing 100 years old or slightly more than that.
Namaskaram murthy gaaru,i have read your article about brass sambrani incense holder,i liked it very much,i want to use it for my newborn baby for dhoop,can you please guide me where to buy that brass incense sambrani holder..Thanks in advance.
Thank you for visiting our website and writing to us, Shweta gaaru. The one that we have in our collection is an antique which I acquired long back. If you are looking for an antique sambrani holder, we will spread the word in our network and see if we can find one. It isn’t something that’s easily available.
For your immediate use, you may consider using a clay sambrani incense holder. The ones made with clay do not transmit heat and are considerably safer to handle for you and your baby.
Hope this helps. Will share any leads as and when we find something relevant. Take care.