A rare and hidden gem of Pune is here to blow your mind with their unique and antique products. Silky World antique store is a literal time machine! A visit here will definitely transport you to different Eras. This antique store on MG Road Pune sells and even rents out artifacts dating back to almost 16th/17th century!
Starting with their camera collection, models such as Mint Polaroid Camera SLR670-S Instant Film Camera, ARFO2 АРФО Folding Plate Soviet Russian camera without lens and many more. All of these are available here for sale or rent as well. The technical details and material used for these cameras are quite astonishing. Not only cameras, but they even sell negatives of photos. The best part is that a few cameras are still in working condition.
The next thing Shamshir ji showed us were magazines, photos, books dating back almost to 17th Century. You can have a look at or even hold a magazine which featured the British Coronation Ceremony from the 18th century. This magazine showcases the whole procession. A detailed article is written which mentions important facts about the crown, throne and ornaments. Pictures of Kings Orb, Imperial State Crown and many more are published as well. On the other hand, the store has books such as ‘Dyaneshwari’ written in Prakrut Marathi, astrology books, scripts and letters.
This unique antique store also has a precious collection of photographs and paintings that you won’t find anywhere else in Pune. Paintings of artists such as Raja Ravi Varma can be found here as well. Intricate paintings of monuments, cities can also be bought here. When it comes to photographs, Silky World will transport you to the historical pre-independence era as well! A rare photo of Mahatma Gandhi visiting Pune is available here and you can buy it also. The photos found here are so unique that once you buy it, they won’t be available with anyone anywhere!
There is a very unique collection of rings in this antique store. These rings are one of a kind and a few have rare coins embedded in them. And these coins also have intricate details carved on them. Colourful and real stone rings can also be purchased.
Run by Shamshir Khan since 2008, Silky World has always been an emotional space for its customers. Surprisingly, all the research of these artifacts is done in detail by only Shamshir Ji.
Don’t wait too long and head straight to Silky World, the most unique antique store in Pune. Transport yourself to the historic lane from all over the world!
Contact: 9860834454
Location: 2148, 1st Floor, New Modi Khana, next to Fernandez Bakery, Poolgate, Camp, Pune-01
Timing: 11am-9pm (Monday to Sunday)
