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Cane, rattan and solid timber from Indian workshops are back in the best homes. What to know before you commission a piece.
By Rahul Bhatia · 14 Jul 2026
Mass-made furniture arrives in two weeks. A handmade chair takes ten. The difference shows for decades.
Know the material
Solid teak and sheesham move with the seasons. Good makers allow for it in the joinery.
Visit the workshop
We take clients to our partner workshops in Jodhpur and Channapatna. Seeing the hands behind a piece changes how you live with it.
Plan for lead times
Commission bespoke pieces at the start of a project, not the end.
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