tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post6880323173429405056..comments2024-03-22T12:54:09.399+05:30Comments on Rajee Sood: Treasure hunting in Mumbai ... Oshiwara old furniture market ...Rajee Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-26010449384851549392016-03-21T03:12:59.811+05:302016-03-21T03:12:59.811+05:30Excellent to read. It's My passion and hobby t...Excellent to read. It's My passion and hobby to restore old furniture. I love Rosewood furniture. Got hooked and do few colonial fusion furniture. My name is Aristides Alvares. Email aristidesalvares@gmail.com Lives in Goa. 9823021818Aristides Alvareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621457993551920500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-72768806301661783962013-12-13T03:33:24.203+05:302013-12-13T03:33:24.203+05:30Hi there,I enjoy reading through your article post...Hi there,I enjoy reading through your article post, I wanted to write a little comment to support you and wish you a good continuationAll the best for all your blogging efforts<br />Since : <a href="http://jiwanijatijepara.com" rel="nofollow">mebel minimalis</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970999042826022570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-18370147316435289552013-08-08T11:52:46.488+05:302013-08-08T11:52:46.488+05:30wonderful work, i was in search of such planet whe...wonderful work, i was in search of such planet where for my next hindi play can find the real the unique props... Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123798679741342857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-78494186749164085152012-12-13T17:22:34.610+05:302012-12-13T17:22:34.610+05:30you have inspired me. My wife along with others fe...you have inspired me. My wife along with others felt I am like a junkie addicted going to oshiwara market spending so much money. I have brougt truck loads of these things from oshiwara and send them to my farm in kudal near goa and created wonderful things bought as junk which look so wonderful once in right place. I live near by and am a regular visitorI have made inside contacts who call me when good things are available. I am a doctor by profession but enjoy the rounds and getting a bargain from more. I will happy to meet people with similar interest and help if some one wants to visit oshiwara. If interested I will suggest one visits a resort in Yercud near salem in banglore. This place is atreasure trove of antiques and is apleasure to live in this colonial house.you can email me on arrane10@gmail.comarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686740844086406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-79819853991379092182012-12-13T16:46:26.829+05:302012-12-13T16:46:26.829+05:30you have inspired meyou have inspired mearrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686740844086406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-59492135674186487732012-01-31T00:59:56.505+05:302012-01-31T00:59:56.505+05:30Hi! i just went through your article and pics..the...Hi! i just went through your article and pics..they r mind blowing n sumthing i was looking for..surprisingly i stay in andheri n never knew abt this paradise.. can u please guide me whats the margin of negotiations..especially antique wardrobes and dressing table and tables.. i'l really need that advice so that i prepare myself monetarily:)..rucsavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230254910604183978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-34307034473565568942011-12-13T11:04:56.610+05:302011-12-13T11:04:56.610+05:30Hi G,
I'm glad I lived up to your expectations...Hi G,<br />I'm glad I lived up to your expectations ... ;)... hey! but we all slip all the while ... I mess up at times even with my current posts ... guess its human ... :)Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-17159407465823280522011-12-12T17:44:45.867+05:302011-12-12T17:44:45.867+05:30That's nice to hear. Thanks for the response. ...That's nice to hear. Thanks for the response. :) Very few bloggers actually respond to comments on old posts (I admit I am one of them) So I had not really expected a reply but came back to check just in case.. Thanks :) :)~Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136504255538483496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-37431396606698795612011-12-09T10:36:37.858+05:302011-12-09T10:36:37.858+05:30Hi G,
They sure do deliver ... my co- sister, had ...Hi G,<br />They sure do deliver ... my co- sister, had quite a few delivered to Gujrat ... :), so guess you'll be fine in Pune ... :))Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-31883453350459386032011-12-09T10:20:51.106+05:302011-12-09T10:20:51.106+05:30Hi Rajee,
I had read this post long ago and am go...Hi Rajee,<br />I had read this post long ago and am going to Bombay in the coming weeks with an agenda to visit Oshiwara. And I had a question. I live in Pune, so do they arrange for furniture to be delivered out of Bombay? Because from the look of it, I don't think everything that I lay my hands on is going to fit in my car.~Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136504255538483496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-55499294506810916622011-02-16T16:13:48.103+05:302011-02-16T16:13:48.103+05:30Hi Curly Girlie,
I am so sorry to be replying this...Hi Curly Girlie,<br />I am so sorry to be replying this late ... hope you've made the trip by now, cause honestly I don't know much about their timings ... guess if you just land there around 11 some day you'll be quite o.k to figure out both the market and its timing ... all the best ... and hope you have a fabulous time ... :)Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-80198756782472074312011-01-31T16:06:30.930+05:302011-01-31T16:06:30.930+05:30I've been trying to get to Oshiwara for weeks ...I've been trying to get to Oshiwara for weeks now so do you know anything about their timings - what time do they open/close? open on sunday? national holidays? Please help!CurlyGirliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336748256596991485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-61875813198335321922010-07-20T21:12:51.128+05:302010-07-20T21:12:51.128+05:30Hi@ Tequila Shots,
YOu are already one of my fav.&...Hi@ Tequila Shots,<br />YOu are already one of my fav.'s with that kind of name ... :)Am I glad you enjoyed Oshiwara post ... I found that place so tiny and yet awesome load of stuff I still have to find a comparable place in Delhi.As for looking for interesting shops here... why don't you drop me a mail at my e-mail ID ... or find me on FB ... tell me elaboratly what you fancy and I sure hope to help you out...:)Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-57229255472587407382010-07-20T16:39:43.652+05:302010-07-20T16:39:43.652+05:30Hey Rajee
I landed here from onceuponateatime:)
...Hey Rajee<br /><br />I landed here from onceuponateatime:)<br /><br />Nice pictures and a peek into the Oshiwara market. I love such shops and am definitely stopping over next time i go to Bombay.<br /><br />BTW, I also live in Delhi and I would love to know about markets where I can get block imprints and old furniture..<br /><br />Would love to hear from you on that!!Tequilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491693256756205947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-6024749789068352242010-03-09T17:19:48.775+05:302010-03-09T17:19:48.775+05:30Hi Maneck,
Thankyou for your lovely words ... righ...Hi Maneck,<br />Thankyou for your lovely words ... right now,more than ever ... I can do with all the encouragement... :)I moved to a new city ... new people ... new home ... and sure miss my ol' comfort zone.Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-43777280177764265892010-03-07T16:30:15.874+05:302010-03-07T16:30:15.874+05:30I loved the way you restored those mid-century cha...I loved the way you restored those mid-century chairs and also the old photographs well framed and displayed in a modern classic style. Now i feel i'm not the only one in the world to go mad over old things and recreate them to its finest glory:-) You are truly amazing!!!manecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-20818493632625355582009-12-19T10:08:41.088+05:302009-12-19T10:08:41.088+05:30Hi Ruchika,
I can relate to kiddies around and mom...Hi Ruchika,<br />I can relate to kiddies around and mommies wants taking a backseat ... :)... lucky for me made this trip for my co-sister ... and was I glad went she found amazing tresures ... Oh! dear bargaining and me can't be talked about in the same sentence ... I just can't do it ... I get so embarrassed ... but bargain you definetly shou;d try at this place ... don't think they'll drive a very hard bargain ... but it's all about getting lucky. Not sure about the price you ask ... I just went ... click...click ... do tell all about your experience when you make it ... and all the best ... hope you make it soon ... its lovely ... :)<br />Ruchika... thanks for writting in ... its always beautiful to hear from my readers ... thanks for taking the time... :)Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-46806423793820826962009-12-18T11:45:29.089+05:302009-12-18T11:45:29.089+05:30wow amazing place ...i knew about it for long but ...wow amazing place ...i knew about it for long but never got a chance to visit it..with 2 kiddos around rajee ...talking of bargaining ..is it a bit like chor bazar where u start from below 50% of what they quote ?...or can u throw some light on that..the parsi bookshelf ! what was the price range like ..my skills r a bit rusty these days ..havent done it in sometime ,..although i lovve it.. thanksruchika g ballalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128990272036498948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-9957848505894251082009-11-19T10:36:27.994+05:302009-11-19T10:36:27.994+05:30Hi Jaya,
Glad you came up with these questions ......Hi Jaya,<br />Glad you came up with these questions ... a lot of us Indians,shirk from buying old furniture because of the doubts you air ... well let me see if I can justifiably answer your questions ...<br />At Oshiwara ...if you are looking to pick up antique pieces ... you are sure to find them(just don't g by their word that it is antique)... but mostly shops (except a few) sell replicas ... and when we talk replicas ... it in no way means any lesser in craftsmenship ... as for wood you need to be on the same caution level as you would be with a carpenter making it at at home for you ... in other words you need to see the wood ... but I feel you are better off than some of the new furniture stores that sell with talks of imported wood ... what they use these days is basic Nagpur teak (well mostly) and an honest guy will tell you so ... or else insist on seeing the piece before polish ... I think you'll be fine if you took a look ... and ofcourse do take care of your wooden pieces after you have them home ...and if you are into making sure you have a long lasting piece ... ask a good carpenter how you can oil your furniture every few years ... <br />I really hope this helps ...Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-28272161647888654802009-11-16T21:15:30.483+05:302009-11-16T21:15:30.483+05:30Hi Rajee.
Tell me, are the furniture in the Oshiw...Hi Rajee. <br />Tell me, are the furniture in the Oshiwara market genuine antique pieces or are they just replicas? If they are replicas, one wonders about the quality of the wood used in making these replicas. Are they durable and long lasting?Jayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-48180306961034600932009-11-16T21:12:37.292+05:302009-11-16T21:12:37.292+05:30Hi Rajee.
Tell me, are the furniture in the Oshiw...Hi Rajee. <br />Tell me, are the furniture in the Oshiwara market genuine antique pieces or are they just replicas? If they are replicas, one wonders about the quality of the wood used in making these replicas. Are they durable and long lasting?Jayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-91944155655734852272009-09-01T09:30:17.799+05:302009-09-01T09:30:17.799+05:30Hi Maneck,
YOu don't have to plzz,dear ... scr...Hi Maneck,<br />YOu don't have to plzz,dear ... scroll right to the bottom of the post and there ... walla... your wish shall be granted ... :)<br />P.S - Don't get put off on seeing just one lane of a bunch of shops ... its a huge collection to be explored ... hope you have a great time ... do share the spoils of your bargain shopping ... plzz...plzz... it would be fun ... :)Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-17197882431089455642009-08-31T23:46:08.143+05:302009-08-31T23:46:08.143+05:30im lovin it!!!! plzz gime the detailed address.......im lovin it!!!! plzz gime the detailed address....... plzzzzUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343326331399286181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-20803717178119942022009-06-21T16:11:18.781+05:302009-06-21T16:11:18.781+05:30Hi Courtney,
These markets do have that Alice in w...Hi Courtney,<br />These markets do have that Alice in wonderland feel ... just pictures can make you want to go pick up this and that and oh may be even that and that ... :)Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022299424742856937.post-51792321165277749882009-06-21T16:09:15.648+05:302009-06-21T16:09:15.648+05:30Hi Leeann,
I am going to look forward to the post...Hi Leeann, <br />I am going to look forward to the post on your blog ... sounds like my kind of a project...<br />I think markets like these tug at any heart :) ... I can still feel a few pieces are calling me ... :)<br />Great to hear from you on my blog ...hope you'll keep dropping by often.Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.com