Nirmala Jeyabalan’s assorted collection of magnets and miniatures from across the world, speaks volumes of her travel exploitsWith a childlike excitement homemaker Nirmala Jeyabalan gazes at the 4 by 5 feet wooden rack she got custom-made with a metal lining to house her exclusive collection of magnets and miniatures. The 66-year-old’s eyes light up each time she tells the story behind each magnet bought. In New York City, I bought magnets designed like popcorn and the soft drink,” recalls Nirmala. Now, she boasts of hundreds of miniatures and magnets designed like various lifestyle products, kitchen items and machineries. Showing a tiny magnet designed like a vintage washing machine, Nirmala says, “This is how the washing machine of the 70s looked like.

Source: The Hindu August 24, 2016 11:26 UTC