MANGO WOOD FURNITURE Originating in India some four thousand years ago Mango Wood is now used extensively across India in the production of furniture, instruments, flooring and more. There are many reasons why over recent years the use of mango wood has become continually popular. The main factor being the speed of growth, taking just […]
OLD TEAK WOOD FURNIUTRE During our enjoyable buying trips to India we always find ourselves drawn to antique original pieces which have been crafted from the gorgeous teak wood. Each piece seems to have a story to tell, showing various patinas and imperfections created throughout its years of life. We discover items such as small […]
The Flying Seagull Project There has been one item here that is synonymous with the shop and that is the rickshaw (from Jaipur). Each day it has diligently been taken outside (rain or shine) where it has rested proudly – evocative of journey’s had, of culture, of people and of place. Often, you would hear children’s voices […]
Monday 19th March 2018 Well today is our last day out on the road to see what else we can find. It can seem crazy at times. I stand back and look around and all I can see is masses and masses of junk! But you need to look closer than that. You need to […]
Saturday 17th March 2018 Today is ‘New Moon’ day. We weren’t aware of this so have arranged to go out on the road again. Feeling a little bad as this should be a holiday day for the two young guys that drive us round and help us, plus for all the people from the places […]
Friday 16th March 2018 Usually when we visit our main supplier we spend much of the day sat in the office waiting…. waiting for someone to take us round the warehouse… waiting for prices… waiting for lunch even though we were told to come back to office as it was ready… waiting on some information… […]
Thursday 15th March 2018 Bananas and Pancakes… That is how I begin every day in India. It sets me up just nicely for my day ahead! So today we were on the road! We enjoy these days a little more, although harder work. We never know what we will find and are always pleasantly surprised! […]
Wednesday 14th March 2018 So after an eventful start of a mini car accident 😳 we get straight to business! I did say the driver ‘usually’ gets us around in one piece! (First time that’s happened during my India trips so pretty good going….) We begin our day in the showroom and later head across […]
Tuesday 13th March 2018 After a brilliant London to Delhi flight and an unpleasant Delhi to Jodhpur flight we arrive to be greeted by our familiar faced driver! He’s ever so loopy but ‘usually’ manages to get us places in one piece!! When I first step off the plane I am always hit with the […]
