If you are in Thanjavur and want to pick up authentic artefacts unique to the region, your map should direct you to Cholan Art Village, located at Srinivasapuram, Thanjavur. The place is packed with items you cannot find anywhere else, what more the price is reasonable.
The Thanjavur painting collection made in-house by the couple is a jewel in their crown. To add to this Mr. Ganapathy, the owner of the store is a passionate art collector. He has collected antique Thanjavur painting in life size, which is mind-blowing. Apart from the usual painting of the gods, they have added some traditional festivity practiced in the region.
The brass and bronze collections can be divided into two; antique pieces and those crafted in their factory, located in the same premises. I was even surprised to find wood carvings that adorned their shelves. The miniature idols, animals, Buddha collection, wall hangings, antique door knobs are truly mesmerizing. Finding them all in one place made it a complete shopping experience for me. If you are looking for any of the above, you can place an order and get it shipped to your place.