The detrimental impact of  deforestation, quarrying and the irresponsible use of materials has on our shared environment compels us, at Amolakh, to be more mindful and sustainable in the use of natural materials.

 

Passion for every material and each process is at the heart of our work. For years we have been collecting suitable wood for our furniture, roaming around villages in Southern Rajasthan in order to find ancient trees that have been cut down. These are hundreds of years old and have remarkable properties of colour, grain and form. We also source the finest Burma teak that was formerly used in the construction of Havelis and palaces in the cities of Western India. Every scrap of these enormous tree trunks and wooden beams is used, and there is no waste.

 

The unique nature of these wonderful raw materials informs the possibility of what can be made from them. We work with the grain, getting the best out of every piece of timber. Our understanding of the wood is that it is a living material that continues to have a life of its own. Most of the work is carried out with hand tools which enable the maker to have an intimate connection with the wood being worked on.

 

Our use of wood is complimented by other natural materials such as stone, metals, bamboo and glass. These are often re-used or re-cycled as well as being sourced locally.  In designing our furniture and products we keep the efficient use of all materials as a guiding principal. We are also designing for a future when these pieces can be re-cycled appropriately

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