Calcutta 100 Years Ago is an archival project dedicated to preserving the visual memory of the city now known as Kolkata. We source historic photographs, negatives, maps, and ephemera from libraries, studios, and private collections, then restore them with care, respecting age, grain, and detail, so the past can live beautifully in the present.

Our Craft

Every artwork is carefully cleaned, balanced, and reconstructed only where history demands it: dust removed, tears mended, tones corrected; never over-polished. We keep the original character intact while making images ready for contemporary display.

Museum-Grade Materials

Prints are produced using archival pigment (giclée) processes on heavyweight, acid-free fine-art papers. Choose Mounted Boards for a ready-to-hang minimalist look, or Wooden Frames in classic finishes for a gallery feel. Each piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity with title and date.

Why Do We Do This?

Kolkata/Calcutta has changed names and skylines, but its stories remain. Our mission is to make those stories accessible, thoughtfully restored, meticulously made, and easy to live with, so they can be discovered by new generations at home and abroad.

Built for Collectors, Made for Homes

From living rooms to studios, from NRIs to lifelong residents, our pieces are meant to be collected, gifted, and cherished. Expect small-batch production, careful packaging, insured shipping, and attentive support.

A Simple Guarantee

We stand behind our prints. If you’re not completely satisfied for any reason, you may return your order within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price.

See our Returns & Refund Policy for more information.

Fine Indian Craftsmanship

Each piece is handcrafted in our Mumbai, India workshop.