Antiquity is the buzzword among the connoisseurs of ornate artifacts. Antique picture frames define beauty that defies age and bring crudeness to the whole setting. Manufacturers and exporters of antique artifacts have laid great emphasis on the manufacture of antique picture frame, as they constitute a major component of handicrafts exports from India.

Antique picture frames can be gifted away or one can put the picture of one's beloved on them. They may be made of different materials such as metals and wood. They may be available in single or double frames, in different sizes and shapes and can be put in either the living rooms or side table next to the bed.

Materials
Various materials may be used to make antique picture frames such as:

• Wooden picture frame
• Silver picture frame
• Brass picture frame
• Metal picture frame
• Pewter picture frame
• Sterling silver picture frame
• Wrought Iron picture frame
• Iron picture frame

Shapes
Antique picture frames may be available in a medley of shapes that define exuberance.

• Oval picture frame
• Round picture frame
• Heart picture frame

Other picture frame
Many other kinds of antique picture frames that are extensively manufactured are:

• Animal picture frame
• Engraved picture frame
• Panoramic picture frame