What We Do
Different Practices. One Commitment to Heritage.
Conservation is the complete care of a work: restoration recovers its visual and structural integrity, where appropriate, and preservation prolongs its life through appropriate care and preventive measures. We tailor both to each work, respecting its materials, its maker and its history.
Paintings, manuscripts, sculpture and murals
Restoring historic windows and making new ones
Surveys, storage, transport and documentation
By Material
What We Conserve
PaintingsOil, acrylic and tempera, Tanjore, Thangka, Kalamkari and patachitra, glass paintings and icons
Manuscripts & PaperPalm-leaf manuscripts, rare books, archival documents, maps, prints and drawings
SculptureStone and marble, metal and bronze, wood, terracotta and clay, devotional icons
Wall PaintingsTemple wall paintings, church murals, palace interiors, historic and public buildings
TextilesHistoric garments, tapestries, ritual cloths, handwoven fabrics and embroidered works
Frames & MountsCarved wood frames, gilded, lacquered and painted finishes, painting and print mounts
Our Process
How We Work
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Assess
On-site evaluation and a detailed condition report.
02
Treat
A proposal agreed with you, followed by treatment using appropriate materials.
03
Document
A final report and clear advice on future care.
Our Expertise
Knowledge shaped by experience.
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Legacy & Dedication
Foundation
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Expertise
Knowledge & Practice
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Responsible Intervention
Precision & Responsibility
Experience
Institutions We Have Served
- Archaeological Survey of India
- Public Works Department, Chennai
- University of Madras