Preserving sacred and historic glass
Stained glass brings together colour, light and craftsmanship, and it needs specialist care to survive. CIACH conserves windows in churches, palaces and public buildings across India, treating each one with respect for its original making and its sacred or historic setting.
Our founder, Shri M.N. Manikandan, has specialised in stained glass since 1996, and trained in leading studios in the UK.
Windows and Panels
- Windows in churches, chapels and temples
- Windows in palaces and historic buildings
- Universities, courts and public institutions
- Historic leaded glass panels
- New window design and installation
Signs of Damage
- Fractured or broken glass
- Damaged or failing leadwork
- Worn fired paints and stains
- Dirt and surface contaminants
- Structural problems and past repairs
How We Conserve a Window
Every project is documented in three stages: an initial condition report, a treatment proposal agreed with you, and a final report recording all interventions, materials and advice for future care.
- 01
On-site assessment
Imaging, condition reports and technical drawings show us the damage, past repairs and structural issues.
- 02
Careful cleaning
Contaminants are gently removed while the original pigments are preserved.
- 03
Stabilising the glass
Fractures are stabilised so the window keeps its strength and its original material.
- 04
Restoring leadwork
Damaged lead is restored using traditional methods, keeping historical accuracy.
- 05
Paint and stain care
Fired paints and stains are cleaned and matched with care.
- 06
Long-term protection
Protective glazing, vibration controls and custom mounts are added where needed.
Stained Glass Projects
- Lekshmi Vilas PalaceVadodara
- St. Mary's Churchwith the Archaeological Survey of India
- Madras High CourtChennai
- Senate HouseUniversity of Madras
- Falaknuma PalaceHyderabad
- Sampurnanand UniversityVaranasi
- Kapurthala Sainik SchoolPunjab