The Scope of Memory
Memories come in all shapes, textures, and seasons. Here is how we give each one its forever form.
Common Families of Keepsakes
Whether it is a dried rose from a wedding ten years ago, a handwritten letter from someone who is no longer here, or a pair of broken spectacles that still carry your grandfather's presence — every object holds a universe. If your item doesn't fit a standard category, our Unusual Items studio will plan a custom preservation just for you.
A wedding bouquet that witnessed lifelong vows. A single rosebud preserved from a love that changed your life. Dried blossoms gathered from a solitary Himalayan trail.
Flowers dry and crumble when left in open air. We freeze their shape, petals, and vibrant hue inside optical resin blocks, domes, or illuminated sphere keepsakes.
Base Preservation: ₹499 (Rupees)
Ink bleeds, paper oxidizes, and folds tear over time. But the words written by a parent, a spouse, or your childhood self are irreplaceable.
We use de-acidification treatments, reversible Japanese mulberry tissue reinforcements, and float-mount your document between UV-blocking conservation glass so it can be read from both sides.
Base Preservation: ₹399 (Rupees)
Broken spectacles that still hold the shape of someone's smile. A mother's single earring found after years in a forgotten jewelry box. A pocket watch that stopped at the exact minute life changed.
We encase them in solid crystal blocks with hand-beveled edges or mount them upon hand-carved Indian walnut bases, turning humble belongings into heirloom sculpture.
Base Preservation: ₹599 (Rupees)
A child's hospital ID ribbon from the day they entered the world. An acoustic guitar pick from a late brother. A river pebble from a grandmother's final pilgrimage.
When an object doesn't fit standard molds, we never say no. We discuss its physical dimensions with you on Arattai and build custom silicone tooling or wood armature to protect it forever.
Custom Planning • Transparent Direct Cost
Our Three Craft Mediums
We select the optimal medium depending on whether your item is three-dimensional, organic, or paper-based.
Ideal for solid keepsakes and whole botanicals. The item is suspended in ultra-clear, UV-stabilized liquid glass. Cured slowly to eliminate bubbles and preserve 360-degree visibility forever.
Designed specifically for delicate handwritten ink, vows, and telegrams. We apply non-invasive archival mounting between two panes of museum-grade 99% UV-blocking conservation glass.
A handcrafted wooden display case featuring natural linen or velvet backing. Provides architectural depth for items that should remain in open air or under removable glass lids.
Beyond Standard Types
An old cassette tape from a road trip in 1999. A stone picked from a riverbank where two people promised to stay together. A baby's first tooth or hospital wristband. An expired boarding pass that took you somewhere you never came back from.
If it carries meaning in your heart, it has infinite value to us.
No automated checkout. We listen, plan a custom design, and quote transparently.
Studio Specifications
How to choose the ideal physical display for your keepsake's material composition.
| Craft Medium | Best Suited For | Longevity / UV Guard | Tactile & Display Feel | Hands-On Time | Base Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Resin Block | Spectacles, pocket watches, whole wedding roses, heirloom jewelry, coins | UV-stabilized epoxy (50+ years non-yellowing clarity, blocks 99% oxygen) | Heavy, cool, diamond-buffed optical crystal block on beeswax walnut base | 8–12 days multi-pour | From ₹499 |
| Archival Float Frame | Handwritten letters, vintage postcards, child drawings, wedding vows | 99% UV-blocking conservation museum glass with reversible Japanese mulberry hinges | Airy, floating aesthetic framed in matte hardwood; legible from both front & back | 5–7 days de-acidification | From ₹399 |
| Hardwood Shadowbox | Medals, baby booties, fabric swatches, ancestral keys, mixed 3D tokens | Sealed natural linen or velvet backing behind museum glass; breathable depth | Architectural shadow and depth; warm Indian walnut frame with concealed magnetic lid | 7–10 days joinery | From ₹549 |
| Illuminated Cloche Dome | Standing roses, bouquets, delicate miniature sculptures, bridal corsages | Borosilicate blown glass bell dome over custom 2700K warm LED circuitry base | Victorian botanical laboratory feel; soft ambient warm glow at night | 9–14 days wiring & cure | From ₹599 |
Material Reassurance
Four honest questions we receive every week on Arattai.
We do not cast brittle flowers directly — they would crush. We first submerge them in a gentle vacuum chamber with a micro-thin stabilizing mist. This reinforces the cell walls so the petals keep their exact natural 3D posture inside the resin.
We never use harsh chemicals or bleaching. We apply an archival de-acidification buffering spray that neutralizes the acid in wood-pulp paper. Once sealed behind 99% UV-blocking museum glass, ink fading is permanently arrested.
We treat wear and tear as sacred. The scratches on your grandfather's spectacles or the chipped corner of an old watch dial are the fingerprints of human life. We do not polish away character; we preserve the patina exactly as you remember it.
We feel that responsibility deeply. Our courier transit is double-boxed, tamper-sealed, and insured for ₹10,000. Most importantly, an engineer messages you the second the parcel arrives with a photo confirmation.
Archived Moments
Glimpses of keepsakes entrusted to our studio.
1948 Brass Keys • Almora
Chinar Leaf • Srinagar, 2011
Horn-Rim Eyewear • Delhi
Love Letter in Ink • 1989
Shore Shell • Rameshwaram
Hand-Carved Walnut • Mysore
Army Tunic Button • 1971
Prism Refraction • Cured Piece
Select a standard craft service or discuss an unusual keepsake directly with us.