reviving the forgotten art
Craftsman's Creed
Interior and furniture reflect our personality… it is more voluble about us than ourselves. Specially in times when, exotic wood facing extinction and so is wood artistry. A tasteful, handcrafted furniture is lynchpin of interior!
In modern day life, cost of raw material has changed interior design priorities; from to do The-Best to Do-More, from Craftsmanship to Mass-production and from appreciating Pure Wood to Processed Wood / MDF / Chipboards / Veneers.
Roots Burg choose to pursue craftsmanship creed and maintain the balance in society, for those who still value and appreciate ‘Pure Wood’ furniture.
High-quality wood joints were made as early as 4,000 years ago. The cultural characteristics of the joints have evolved over time in response to factors such as lifestyle, available materials, tools, and weather conditions. Joining techniques were recorded and passed down to next generations especially in Chinese and Japanese traditions, where hundreds of joints being made, most of which did not use nails at all.
The wood joinery is an important aesthetic-factor in high-end furniture as much as the furniture design itself.
Craftsman's Creed
The Traditional Joints
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Selection of Woods
Teak
Teak is the king of woods. It's very hard, strong, durable and naturally beautiful wood. It varies in color from a honey brown to a gray, depending on the age of the wood. Its oils make it naturally waterproof, which makes it a popular choice
cherry
Cherry is a hardwood with a fine, straight grains and color darkens with age. Often used for carved chairs. Cherry is easily shaped, and it polishes well. Unstained, it has a rich, beautiful color. It is an expensive wood is expensive.
Walnut
Walnut is a straight-grained, chocolate brown hardwood. Walnut is a very strong and stable wood that can take intricate carving. Walnut is also one of the more costly woods. Walnut is typically clear-coated to bring out its natural color.
OAK
Grainy Hardwood with a swirling, waterlike pattern, and tiger-stripe grain. Oak is often used in pieces made in the Arts and Crafts or Mission style. Very durable and often cut in a way that makes it resistant to warping. It has a distinctive look.
Mahogany
Mahogany is a hard wood that is known for its deep, rich color. Mahogany color varies from medium brown to a deep red brown, depending on the age of the wood. It is a very traditional wood and its versatility makes it popular for furniture.
Rosewood
Rosewood is one of the most hardest wood in the world. It is used in making luxurious furniture, musical instruments, as well as producing rosewood oil. The scarcity of rosewood resources has led to prices rise, with no signs of slowing down