Hot Spot
  It was a chance coincidence. I had just slammed the brakes on my Scooty at a traffic signal on the 100ft road in Indiranagar when a glance to my right revealed a sight to behold. On the first floor, above Food World, the retail chain, an art gallery caught my attention.

Torn between continuing with journey and spending a few minutes at the store, I opted for the latter and parked my bike to explore what from the outside looked like a very innovative store. Step in and then you know what takes a King or a Queen to carry them of on a royal carpet. Yes! The royal antique store, E- Studio International presents authentic art sourced from different parts of the world closer home in namma Bengaluru. That the store has a tradition is not in doubt. Every three months, E-Studio International launches a new undiscovered artifact in the country, which is classy and laden with meaning. Most of these have a history behind them, some of which are a class apart and draw inspiration from masterpieces created for Kings and Queens.

Crafted by the personal tastes of Sonu Mulchandani and Girish Mulchandani, E- Studio International includes thousands of pieces of collectables, ranging from the date of reproductions in the 16th century to modern time and classified into the classical ship models, medieval replicas of armor, Masaai sculptures from East Africa, Italian silver collections, cuckoo clocks, wooden African masks, dream catchers and many more representing the times of hand crafted ship models from United Kingdom, medieval replicas from Spain, Maasai collection from United Kingdom and Italian silver collections.
About the Collection
·Maasai sculptures: The Maasai tribal culture and heritage has been carved to give a lasting visual impression representing the Maasai rhythms of life rooted in the changing seasons, the land and the livestock. A glimpse of the very soul of the tribe captures the heart of many, reflecting their treasures in the postures of the figurines.

The fairy way: The artist who crafts the fairies Michael Talbot, a former member of the society of portrait sculptures is an intense believer in fairies. Some of his latest collections are a fairy tale wedding, the birthday fairy, the tooth fairy, the spring fairy, the snow fairy and the key fairy available from 4cms to 14cms crafted in porcelain.
Historical ship models: All you ship lovers have loads in store at E- Studio International. The models of historical ships traced from 16th century onwards and crafted with treated wood, the ships, yachts, boats and sailboats in the world at one place no doubt is sure to catch one's attention.
Looking for something unique? from the Santa Maria, the flagship of Christopher Columbus, the HMS Victory led by Lord

Horatio Nelson to the 'Blue Nose', a ship designed for the international trophy are on display with interesting medieval replicas.

Replicas of Arms and Armory: The exquisite sword and shield brought all the way from Spain and available under the brand name, Denix and Martos comprising cannons used in the Roman times, the Excalibur sword, the fabled sword of King Arthur, the Julius Caesar sword, Richard the lion heart sword, Scottish claymore and Odin sword. But its not only swords that hold sway. Apart from that Ancient Mariner rifles like the flintlock rifle, western rifle, peace maker from the pistol collection is the most famous hand guns in the history.

Talk about gifting items, you have stunning silver concepts, Photo frames, vases, candle stands, chess sets and animal sculptures. So that put an end to my visit but drop in at E- Studio International to know the real royal splendour and feel the touch of the historic replicas, all at one –stop.

 

 

 
Sonali S. Desai
BA (Journalism)