Every TimberArt Piece Begins at a Bangalore Workbench
Traditional Indian woodworking brought to your home
Three generations of master carvers from Bangalore
Our Story in Wood
Where We Started
TimberArt began in 1987 when Ravi Shankar Kumar opened a small workshop on MG Road in Bangalore. His grandfather taught him to carve traditional patterns into teak and rosewood using tools passed down through three generations. Today, his son Arjun continues this craft, training eight local artisans in the same techniques.
We work with sustainably sourced Indian hardwoods from Karnataka and Kerala. Each piece takes between three weeks and two months to complete, depending on the complexity of the carving. Our workshop produces around forty custom pieces per year.
Year our workshop opened in Bangalore
Generations of carvers in the Kumar family
Skilled artisans working in our studio
Custom furniture pieces created annually
Six Months From Raw Plank to Finished Table
Wood drying, hand carving, joinery, and three-coat oil finish
Selecting the Wood
We use teak, rosewood, and sheesham from certified suppliers in Karnataka. Each plank is inspected for grain pattern and density. The wood air-dries in our yard for six months before we begin work.
Compare Teak, Rosewood & Sheesham PricesHand Carving Patterns
Our artisans use traditional chisels and mallets to carve floral motifs, geometric patterns, and animal designs. Each carver specializes in specific styles learned through years of apprenticeship. A single chair can require forty hours of carving.
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Assembly and Joinery
We use mortise and tenon joints reinforced with wooden pegs. No screws or nails touch our furniture. This traditional method ensures pieces last for decades. Each joint is cut by hand and fitted individually.
How Wood Affects Room TemperatureFinishing and Polish
We apply three coats of natural oil finish that protects the wood while showing its grain. The final polish uses beeswax mixed with carnauba. This process takes five days as each coat must dry completely.
Lighting Guide for Carved Furniture
Forty Custom Pieces Leave Our Workshop Each Year
Dining tables from ₹85,000 and carved chairs from ₹12,000
Dining Tables
Our dining tables seat four to twelve people. The tabletops are single slabs of teak or rosewood, carved along the edges with traditional Indian motifs. Legs feature detailed relief carving. Most tables include matching carved chairs.
Each table edge receives hand-carved borders featuring lotus patterns, geometric designs, or peacock motifs. The carving depth ranges from 5 to 12 millimeters depending on wood hardness. Vijay Prakash ensures all table joints use traditional mortise and tenon construction without metal fasteners.
Tables arrive with detailed care instructions. We recommend oiling the surface every three months using teak oil. The carved patterns require gentle brushing during cleaning to remove dust from recessed areas. Proper maintenance ensures the table will last multiple generations.
Current lead time is eight weeks. Prices start at ₹85,000 for a six-seater set.
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Chairs
We make dining chairs, armchairs, and ceremonial seating. Each backrest is carved with a unique pattern. Prices range from ₹12,000 to ₹35,000 per chair.
Custom Orders
We accept commissions for specific designs, sizes, or wood types. Bring us a sketch or photo and we will provide a quote within one week.
Eight Carvers Work in Our Bangalore Workshop
Arjun Kumar trains apprentices Deepa Reddy and Karthik Nair
Our Workshop Team
Eight artisans work in our Bangalore workshop. Each person specializes in different aspects of furniture making. Some focus on carving intricate patterns, others handle joinery and assembly. Most have been with us for over ten years.
We train new carvers through a three-year apprenticeship program. Apprentices learn to read wood grain, use hand tools properly, and understand traditional Indian carving motifs. Current trainees are Deepa Reddy and Karthik Nair.
Arjun Kumar
Master Carver & Workshop Manager
Third generation woodworker. Specializes in floral relief carving. Has been working with wood since age fifteen. Manages daily workshop operations and oversees quality control.
Lakshmi Devi
Senior Finishing Specialist
Joined in 1998. Expert in wood finishing and polish application. Developed our signature three-coat oil finish method. Trains other team members in finishing techniques.
Vijay Prakash
Joinery Master
Handles all mortise and tenon work. Creates the structural joints that hold our furniture together. Works exclusively with hand tools. Twenty-two years of experience in traditional joinery.
Customers from Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad
Real orders delivered between January 2025 and September 2025
We ordered a dining table set in March and received it in May. The carving on the chair backs matches patterns my grandmother had in her old house in Chennai. Quality is excellent. The wood feels solid and heavy. Worth the wait and the price.
Priya Menon
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Six-seater dining set, April 2025
I commissioned two custom armchairs with peacock motifs carved into the backrests. Arjun showed me drawings before starting. The final pieces exceeded expectations. They sit in my reading room now. Guests always ask where I found them.
Rajesh Desai
Pune, Maharashtra
Custom carved armchairs, September 2025
Bought a carved console table for our entrance hall. The rosewood grain is beautiful. Delivery to Hyderabad took three weeks. They packed it very carefully. Two years later it still looks brand new. Just needs occasional dusting and yearly oiling.
Ananya Sharma
Hyderabad, Telangana
Console table, January 2025
My wife and I visited their workshop in Bangalore. Watching the carvers work was impressive. We ordered four dining chairs to match our existing table. They took measurements and delivered exactly what we needed. Highly recommend visiting if you are nearby.
Suresh Iyer
Bangalore, Karnataka
Four dining chairs, June 2025
Visit Workshop Monday to Saturday
See forty-two designs in our catalog book. Discuss wood types with Arjun Kumar. Measure your doorways before ordering large tables. Free consultation, no appointment needed during 9 AM to 6 PM hours.
Lead Time
Most orders take six to ten weeks from deposit to delivery
Pricing
Chairs from ₹12,000 • Tables from ₹45,000 • Custom quotes available
Delivery
We ship across India • Professional packing • Insurance included
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