Doctor turns love for vintage artefacts into a ₹1 crore business

Inspired by her grandmother's collection of vintage brass, copper and iron vessels, Dr Hemapriya, an MBBS doctor, has turned her passion for traditional artefacts into a business. In 2020, she set up 'Ancient Madurai', which sells vintage cookware and decor items, handmade products and handloom sarees, clocking around ₹1 crore in annual turnover.