“When we started BWS we saw scope for design and manufacture of solid wood furniture in the same premises. Designer pieces crafted with the rules of the art of Joinery & Cabinetry. For this we needed to have control on the raw material and we identified species that were sourced sustainably as that is one of our core values. Also, we needed enough versatility in terms of color and finishes and application. REMAKE is a good platform to promote our design and awareness for Sustainability, and we are also proud to have been selected as one of the 5 Studios by AHEC. It is our first time as a company working with these species, and we are excited to have the possibility to add versatility to our work and to learn the behavior of a wider variety of species.”

“American hardwoods offer us a variety of choices in terms of the grain and finish and are suitable for a wide range of applications. American hardwoods are also sustainable and given that the timber, despite the transportation from America, is carbon negative upon arrival in India, makes it an attractive option for India, which is currently a net importer of timber. I personally believe that American red oak and cherry have the potential to be big in India. As a company, we place great importance on the environmental credentials of the materials we work with and find in American hardwoods a way to continue fulfilling our timber requirements while consuming responsibly.”

- Bram Rouws, Director, Bram Woodcrafting Studio