Art Conservation & Cultural Heritage Experts in Kerala, India
At CIACH, a wide range of paintings and artworks are conserved with the highest level of care and expertise by professional conservators in India. Our services extend from ancient techniques—oil, acrylic, watercolor, egg tempera, and encaustic with stained glass—to modern mixed-media paintings, working with fabric, wood panel, paper, and other materials. Each project is unique, requiring tailored conservation interventions and holistic restoration approaches for India’s cultural assets.
Comprehensive Art Conservation Services
Restoration at CIACH typically involves expert cleaning, lining, pigment consolidation, retouching, and repair of tears, always adapted to the specific deterioration and needs of the artwork. Whether restoring a damaged canvas or a delicate mural, CIACH conducts thorough assessments and provides site-specific, on-site evaluations for environmental factors. Our artwork restoration experts have handled many historically significant projects across India, such as the conservation of Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings at the Vadodara Museum, ensuring they retain their original brilliance and long-term stability.
Three Decades of Leading Cultural Heritage Conservation
With over 30 years of experience in the field, CIACH is a guardian of India’s art and heritage. From temple mural restoration to conserving Thanjavur paintings and safeguarding folk art traditions, our journey began with a single conservator’s vision and now continues with a skilled team providing artwork conservation in Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and beyond. Whether reconstructing traditional methods or developing innovative approaches for mixed-media installations, our conservators combine expertise in craft and scholarship to serve clients nationwide.
Our Conservation Philosophy
Every treatment by CIACH is guided by meticulous documentation, minimal intervention, and profound respect for each object’s historic and cultural significance. Our team mentors emerging conservators, upholds ethical and material responsibility, and approaches every artwork as an ongoing conversation—one that bridges generations and preserves India’s cultural heritage for the future.
Explore More About Art Conservation
Learn more about international conservation standards at UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage. Explore our art conservation services and see recent restoration projects in our gallery.
