Month: August 2016
Types of Records we keep of Conservation Projects
We at Heritage Preservation Atelier, keep detailed records (paper documentation and video clips) of condition and treatment of the collection or objects. Following pictures are about records of a Photograph Conservation Project: Following is an example of one informal video clip. Continue reading Types of Records we keep of Conservation Projects
Chola Saheb Ji: Bandi Chhod
Conservation of an object that is an integral part of the culture of a village and is a pride possession of the villagers who have protected it for centuries, calls for a lot many additional considerations in decision making for conservation methodology. Conservation of such object of faith requires involvement of community and religious bodies for decision making at various stages. It is a challenge … Continue reading Chola Saheb Ji: Bandi Chhod
Open and healthy discussions are fun and Welcome
Transparency about the treatment procedures is what we strive for. But, this is not always so easy when you are sharing info with people who are trying to judge without paying attention to the details of the science and many interrelated issues. At times we do come across people and teams that are more curious and keen to learn without any bias. Here , discussions … Continue reading Open and healthy discussions are fun and Welcome
Snippet from a discussion on textile conservation
Lab-work for on-site project
Namita Jaspal At first look, one finds damaged, broken tile work and might think of replacing the broken tiles. But, on closer examination and assessment, we find that the broken tiles cannot be taken out without damaging the strength of the mosaic pattern and the structure. So, we had to look out for some in-situ strengthening methodology that would consolidate the structure while restoring the … Continue reading Lab-work for on-site project
Panj Mandir: Another example from bygone era speaking of oneness, co-existence, love and mutual respect
This monument, a temple and the paintings adorning the walls … hundreds of years old…. These are non-living, but full of life. They speak of the love, respect, tolerance, peace, humility and most of all co-existence of different faiths or should we say different chapters of the (ultimate) faith. How, with time, we travel into the diverging paths, and not only forget the core of … Continue reading Panj Mandir: Another example from bygone era speaking of oneness, co-existence, love and mutual respect