| |June 20219availability, which included hardwoods like teak, rosewood, and acacia. Ivory and leathers were also used, which are now banned in most parts of the world in today's day and age. In the 21st century, furniture like charpoys and almaris are making a statement comeback, as they are seen as having the perfect blend of quirky and utilitarian. Apart from the Portuguese and the dutch, the Britishers had the greatest impact on Indian furniture. This furniture style was admired by the British officials and the royals of India. Like other European designs, they had high aesthetic value and were often found in sets, with high and straight backs and flat seats. Other famous English styles of furniture included the Chippendale and Sheraton styles. Locally sourced wood and materials were oftentimes used by the manufactures to get the perfect British style of furniture. As furniture became lighter and more portable, it was found in the houses of common folk. Later on, during the independence movement, Indian furniture got its spin, which had elements that made it more accessible to people other than the dying royalty. Usability and the use of low-cost materials have taken a center seat, thus making it widely accessible. As we are entering a digital age, the sale of furniture is also going digital. Popular stores are making their mark on the digital marketplace despite having a brick and mortar store. Modern Indian furniture today is manufactured from Himalayan teak, Acacia, mango & rosewood. Recycling from old discarded furniture & traditional Indian residences and palaces in the villages is a common practice. The recovered furniture is refurbished and crafted intricately to convert into brand new entities. Charpais, almaris, jhulas, ornamented master beds, and old fashioned round tables with bloated legs are slowly making a come back for their rustic old world charm. Indians are efficiently maintaining the traditional way of using simple tools in the manufacturing process. As the furniture is carved from traditional tools it manages to retain its ethnicity. This simple process has made Indian furniture a symbol of longevity and elegance.Bridging the gap between furniture and architecture by creating a powerful and highly compatible environment, a new design trend is transforming spaces at the intersection of the two. The demand for a device-oriented society and flexibility in spaces have opened more avenues towards an increased versatility of space. Both these things operate at the confluence of two spans of human interaction, carving a cohesive design approach for interior living spaces.
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