From timber to heirloom
Five steps, one workshop, no shortcuts — here is how every Ma'or piece gets made.
1
Timber Sourcing
We select seasoned teak, sheesham and mango wood, checked plank by plank for grain and moisture.
2
Kiln Seasoning & Treatment
Wood is kiln-dried and pest-treated before it ever touches a saw.
3
Hand Carving
Each motif is chiselled by a karigar — most trained for over a decade.
4
Joinery & Assembly
Dowel-and-glue joints reinforced with hardwood blocks — no nails in load-bearing joints.
5
Polishing & Quality Check
Hand-polished, then inspected for finish, symmetry and structural integrity before it leaves the workshop.
Wood we trust
Teak
Dense, weather-resistant and rich in natural oils — our first choice for carved headboards and outdoor-facing pieces.
Sheesham
A tight, dramatic grain that takes lacquer beautifully — used across our bedroom and dining lines.
Mango Wood
A fast-growing, lower-impact hardwood we use for tables and cabinets without compromising strength.
Balsa
Exceptionally light and soft-grained — reserved for decorative inlays and lightweight accent pieces rather than structural frames.
We buy seasoned timber only from suppliers who replant, and every offcut in our workshop is repurposed into smaller accessories or firewood — nothing goes to landfill.
“A good carving isn't finished when it looks right — it's finished when your hand can't find where the chisel stopped.”
Senior karigar, Tenali workshop