Recycled wood - the choice for you and the planetAll our products are made out of recycled teak wood. The wood in our furniture was once used to build houses, boats, and furniture or was used as lesung, a traditional Indonesian tool for dehusking rice.There are two main reasons why you should decide on recycled teak wood1. Our forests are the lungs of the world and vital life. Using recycled wood helps preserve trees and the habitats of local wildlife. If you choose recycled wood furniture you are caring for the environment because no trees are logged, either legally or illegally.2. In addition, our pre-loved wood is perfectly aged and has unique character, which means each piece is special. As it is recycled, the wood does not need treating with chemicals such as wood stain, paint, or varnish. It is all natural. We offer a choice of colours, all derived from natural dyes mixed with plitur, a natural Indonesian water based woodstain preservative.Why recycled wood makes senseRecycled wood in not only beautiful, but it helps protect our precious forests. Also, it does not require treatment from environmentally harsh or toxic chemicals. This also helps protect the environment and means the furniture you bring into your home is completely safe.Why does not recycled wood need any treatment?1. Fresh-cut wood is moist, so it needs to dry. This process can take a long time and an oven is often used, requiring more resources.2. Wood used for building traditional houses was carefully selected by local people and therefore is the best quality.3. New wood can still move and split, but recycled wood is settled and aged, which means there is no movement, no cracks, no changing in shape and it wont be affected by changes in temperature.Our furniture is not just environmentally friendly because it is made from recycled material, it is all handmade by local people using traditional methods that are kind to nature. Producing this furniture helps local craftsmen keep ancient skills alive in work that is both fulfilling and sustainable.