Thirupurasundari Sevvel founded Nam Veedu Nam Oor Nam Kadhai (Our house, our village, our story) in 2013, along with architects T Sivagamasundari and Akshayaa Selvaraj, who shared a similar passion for social history and heritage. “
The trio focusses on local history, people and household heritage objects. “Antiques are not always exotic, but even simple everyday objects such as vessels, bus tickets, handkerchiefs or cloth bags have a story to tell,” says Thirupurasundari.
The team has so far organised over 100 household heritage and personal history exhibitions in the city, including virtual ones during lockdown. And during the lockdown she organised the exhibition on the virtual platform.
These young architects have collected some rare household heritage objects from their family that helped them connect with the Madras of a bygone era, as the city celebrates its 381st birthday.
German Kriegsmarine Ship Compass in a leather pouch, made in 1953
Madras city guide
Pocket diary city guide for Madras
An antique glass ink well over 90 years old, aesthetic and functional and usable even today.
A news report on accident in beach road, 1934
1961 Spencer and Co Bill for 3.96 Rupees.
Tram tickets and bus tickets
A 1960 Republic of India Passport
Engineering Tool Box used by Railway Engineers, made in the y ear 1932.
A 1947 Times of Ceylon Diary, reference to the first Independence Day celebration handwritten.
A 1961 Congress Election Manifesto by the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee
EID Parry advertisement when Dare House was inaugurated
A 1947 pocket note from Vijaya Stationery Stores, George Town, Madras
Porcelain doll made in 1893 and a beaded purse made in 1932
Opening of Anand Theatre on Mount Road, in the 1940s.
A bus route guide for Madras, 1952
Published - August 21, 2020 09:00 am IST
