Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Handicraft items & replicas

In each one of us there is a fascination for handicrafts. Right from their minute design and the inventiveness shown by the person designing them to what the handicraft is actually signifying, we are fascinated by each and every aspect. Handicrafts have been created by individuals since the ancient ages, some notable ones being the dhokra and kamrupi, created many centuries ago in India. The fascination that many people have for natural handicraft items result in their huge demand, with people going to great lengths and spending a great deal of their time and precious resources at acquiring ancient handicrafts.


All of this means that only a handful of people would be able to acquire ancient handicrafts. The alternative for people unsuccessful in their endeavour is replicas of ancient handicrafts. The replicas are crafted very minutely, with great attention given to detail and to ensuring these have exactly the same attributes as the original handicrafts. Over the last few years, the demand for replicas of ancient handicrafts has increased considerably. Moreover, the availability of replicas has also made sure that requirements of a lot of people are sufficed.


Facts about replicas of handicraft items

  • As far as possible, replicas of handicraft items always have the same design and size as their original counterparts, except for cases where the original object is very large.
  • Except for ancient handicrafts made from expensive materials, manufacturers make an endeavour to use the same materials that were used in the construction of ancient handicraft items.
  • Most replicas have a lustre that does not fade with time and only requires a periodic wipe from a dry cloth to keep them clean.
  • Replicas of ancient handicraft items are comparatively lighter in weight than the original handicrafts.
  • It's also quite possible that multiple replicas of the same handicraft have been manufactured, the replicas can range from being made from common materials resulting in pocket friendly prices to being made from rare metals, resulting in very expensive pricing.

Some examples of replicas of handicraft items

  • Brass replica of old marine compass
  • Nautical shell ornate shade metal semi flush ceiling lamp
  • Replica of crystal accented textured fire coral table lamp
  • Replica of nautical wood brass ship wheel hook
  • Antique beige wooden candle holders with square base
  • Hanging glass jar candle lantern

Nautical Mart Inc.: Offering handicraft replicas


Nautical Mart Inc. is a renowned organization that is engaged in manufacturing, supplying and exporting of a wide range of replicas of antique products. The organization was established in the year 1996 by a dexterous team and since then has been growing at a steadfast rate. Nautical Mart Inc. has been widely acclaimed for it's inventiveness in product design and has also been marked as a future leader in it's segment. Some of the organization's popular products include antique nautical searchlights, medieval armour collections, medieval knight collectibles and many more.