Monday, January 30, 2017

Antique Nautical Products

There's always been a certain degree of mystique about large water bodies such as seas, oceans, gulfs etc. For many centuries now, people have been fascinated by folklore, anecdotes related to the maritime world. Lets accept it, deep inside our hearts, we all would love to be sea pirates, even if only for a short while. This fascination of the maritime world also extends to products that are synonymous with it. Be it ship lamps, anchors, compasses, boat flags, vintage nautical clocks or roman helmets, we all would love to make antique nautical products (or at least replicas of them) an indispensable part of our collection. Luckily for all maritime enthusiasts, there are a few companies who are engaged in offering replicas of antique nautical products.

Nautical Mart Inc is an organization that is globally renowned for its commendable range of replicas of antique nautical products. Since being established in the year 1996, the organization has been manufacturing, supplying and exporting replicas of nautical items and nautical handicrafts to a diverse clientele spread across India and overseas. The organization is widely respected for the integrity of its workforce and for its emphasis on always maintaining product quality.

Distinctive attributes of antique nautical products :-
  • A certain degree of craftsmanship is visible on antique nautical products, pretty much unlike other products.
  • Almost all replicas of antique nautical products are handmade, giving them an exquisite look.
  • These have the requisite sturdiness to last for many years. This makes the products ideal for use in both home decor and also as collectibles.
  • These retain their luster for a long time period and only require periodic wipes with a dry or a semi wet cloth for cleaning purposes.
  • Generally, replicas of antique nautical products are made from brass, which gives them a touch of realism. However, nowadays aluminum is also being used for manufacturing these.
Antique nautical products inspired home decor ideas :-

Using antique nautical products for decor is sure to give your home a novel and also refreshing look. It might not be what everyone chooses to do but for people who like things off -the-cuff, these are perfect. Some examples are,
  • Two matching wooden steering wheels can be used on both sides of a bed or a couch, thus providing an exotic look to the room.
  • Nautical flags can also be left hanging from ceilings, it makes for a grand statement and is also a way to incorporate vertical decor.
  • Painted ceiling compasses are ideal to complement other nautical decor items in a room.
  • For those looking for curtains that are unique in their kind, there's not a better option than fishnet curtains. These can be hung around, living rooms, kitchens and even bathrooms.
  • Using a small boat and turning it into a bookcase is sure to grab innumerable eyeballs from visitors to your homes.
  • Various nautical clocks are also fit to replace the common wall clocks that are found in homes. The use of them will surely make homes more appealing.