Kahgez is India's curated online marketplace and timed-auction house for antique art, heritage furniture, handpainted textiles, vintage jewelry, and rare collectibles rooted in South Asian craft traditions. A sub-label of Lusso Mora, founded in 2017, headquartered in Pinjore, Panchkula, India.

How does Kahgez authenticate antiques?

Every object listed on Kahgez is reviewed by an in-house curator and accompanied by a written provenance note (origin region, family estate or atelier, era) and a Certificate of Authenticity issued on purchase. Buyers also receive a 7-day return window if provenance materially differs from the listing.

Does Kahgez ship internationally?

Yes. Kahgez ships pan-India and internationally to UAE, UK, US, Singapore, and Australia with white-glove insured shipping. Fragile heritage pieces are crated by specialist art-handlers. Customs documentation is handled end-to-end.

What is the difference between Ready to Ship and Made to Order on Kahgez?

Ready to Ship objects are in stock and dispatched within 3 working days. Made to Order pieces are crafted on commission by the original atelier or master artisan; lead time is shown on each listing. Bulk-order requests are accepted for hotels, restorations, and gifting projects.

Where is Kahgez based?

Kahgez is headquartered in Pinjore, Panchkula, Haryana, India (registered office at Tosha Beach Resort Complex, Old Kalka Road, 134102). The platform serves Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Mohali, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other Indian cities, as well as the Indian diaspora abroad. GSTIN 06AMZPG4145M1ZG.

Can interior designers and architects source from Kahgez?

Yes. Kahgez actively works with interior designers, architects, hospitality groups, and AD-India-style project sourcing. Trade buyers can request bulk-quote pricing on Made-to-Order pieces and access invoice-grade documentation for projects.

How do auctions work on Kahgez?

Kahgez runs real-time timed auctions on signed pieces and museum-grade rarities. Each auction has a starting bid, an optional reserve, a published bid increment, and a hard end-time. The highest bidder at end-time wins. All auction objects undergo the same provenance authentication as fixed-price listings.

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The Collector's Guide to Buying Pichwai Paintings

1 min read· Kahgez Editorial· 12 May 2026

How to tell devotional Nathdwara Pichwais apart from decorative reproductions — and what to budget when you're ready to acquire your first piece.

Why Pichwai matters

Pichwai paintings ('pichh' meaning back, 'wai' meaning textile) were traditionally hung behind the idol of Shrinathji in the Nathdwara temple of Rajasthan. Today they have moved out of the haveli and into the most editorial homes in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru — but the market is flooded with poorly executed reproductions.

What to look for

Pigment: original Nathdwara work uses natural pigments — indigo, gold leaf, lapis. Acrylic Pichwais are fine for decor but should be priced accordingly.
Cloth: hand-loomed cotton with a soft, uneven weave. Industrial canvas is a tell.
Iconography: Shrinathji with raised left hand, lotus pond, gopis, cows in milk-white tones.
Reverse side: genuine pieces often have inscriptions, dates and the artist's atelier mark.

Budgeting

Entry-level decorative Pichwai (acrylic on cotton, 3x4 ft) starts around ₹35,000. Mid-tier studio work (natural pigment, signed atelier) sits in the ₹1.5–4 L band. Museum-grade antique Pichwai (pre-1950, documented provenance) clears ₹8–25 L.

Care

Pichwai needs framing under non-UV museum glass and indirect light. Never hang above a fireplace.

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