Ulsoor is just a stone’s throw away from the heart of the city.Nestled in between hundreds of bylanes, there are two small workshops making replicas of old doors. Those old doors were once made by their grandfathers. The replicas are made mostly with the help of machines, only the last bit of detailing is done manually.
Carving a replica
Here is a lamp stand in an old house that needs a pair. The new one is machine cut and will end up looking less imperfect, less intricate and in the process less beautiful than the original.
Tools for carving wood
The tools are still simple. A compass, a measuring scale and a hammer.
Chisels for carving
Different sizes of chisels for various degrees of carving.
New designs for Pooja room doors
Nowadays, owing to the decline in demand, small parts of the door or the pooja (prayer) room doors are made here. With such options available in synthetic materials like fiber and plastic, the craft is definitely on the verge of extinction.
Re-upholstering a vintage chair
It mostly serves as a repair centre for old doors and furniture. This beautiful chair is being refurbished and a replica has also been ordered.
A era gone by. Bangalore is no more the place it used to be, isn’t it?
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August 30, 2011 at 12:12 amI didn’t know that.
Aditi
November 4, 2011 at 4:10 pmWhere is this in Ulsoor? Can you provide details please.