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Contemporising Craft In Furniture

The concept of design is ever-evolving and has significantly contributed to the industrialization, globalization, and materialism of our civilization. Although design proves to be useful in modern society in myriad ways, most of our modern life has become homogenous where the essence of our ancient culture and wisdom seems to have diminished.

Indigenous crafts have always left lasting impressions in each of its generations. Weaving stories of society, beliefs, and artistic philosophies, crafts have shaped regional cultures, and conversely, crafts have evolved with every community under those cultures. Post industrialization and mass production of products, the intricacy, craftsmanship, and techniques have been lost in history. The ones which have survived this test of time are true heritage and demand preservation, not by amassing the surviving relics but by practicing the craft and innovating the techniques.

At, Casa, we believe it is essential to understand culture methodically in order to retain knowledge and wisdom from the past and trace its influence and usefulness in modern approaches and designs.

We refer to this meticulous and thoughtful process of consistently producing timeless furniture while being able to provide a user experience about the process of their product creation as "crafting stories”. Creating furniture for us is ultimately a process of engaging with multi-materiality at different levels. Here are a few examples of how we work and integrate craft into modern forms to produce bespoke furniture.

Ratan Weave

Ratan Weaving is a time-honored tradition in our country. The material harmonizes with India’s tropical climate and is readily available. Known for its strength, texture, and pliability, Ratan, opens up to a world of possibilities when imagination and artistry are combined to produce an artisanal product.

Likhai

The wood carving tradition of Uttarakhand known as Likhai is done in the form of stylized plants and geometrical motifs. The borders of this centerpiece are adorned by patterns, craving swans, parrots, lotuses, and creepers. One can see an illustration of this artwork at our treehouse project, where the door in a timber frame is chiseled using this process.

Tarkashi

Tarkashi is a Rajasthani technique that involves inlaying brass, copper, or silver wires in wood. Tarkashi was traditionally used to embellish trays, sandooks, and doors, with the most common motifs being floral and geometric patterns. In modern furniture design, we bring back this type of carving from a sheet of paper to hard block wood in the form of deep thin grooves. The large wires are used to create bold outlines, while the small wires are utilized to create minute details. Admire the beautiful wood grain of Tarkashi work, which demonstrates acute intricacy and fully exemplifies the traditional craft.

Copper

Using metal in interior design has been a tradition dating back to medieval times, and there has been a flurry of trends ever since. We chose copper to brighten up modern décor because of its inherent beauty and gentle reflected properties. Copper coatings can be as gleaming as a new penny, brushed and buffed, hammered, and rustic. Weather and air are continually protecting it since it is indestructible and one of the softest metals that develops a delightful tarnish. One such application of our copper exploration is a tubular copper vanity with a recessed basin and matt black fittings, complemented by a full-length copper framed elliptical mirror.

We endeavor to design and produce every product encased with modern aesthetics, traditional techniques and relevant functionality. Beyond form, the process is the true hero, metamorphosing with every material to create something unique and beautiful.