We were fortunate enough to come across this kind of exception whilst living in the quixotic city of Madras with all its bustling Indian virtue on top of its not forgotten colonial foundation .On the outskirts of the town the owners of Shakti Ganapati create furniture which is unique, contemporary and enduring, with exceptional standards of workmanship

We love our Shakti Ganapati furniture. It is strong, beautiful and timeless. We know it has been made with top quality timber and is hand crafted in Deepak’s workshop by a team of experienced and highly skilled carpenters. The joinery, the finishing and the overall design are fantastic. We sleep in our four-poster bed and eat all our meals off the dining room table. Despite using them everyday, we have nothing but affection for the whole lot.

Many words come to mind when we think of furniture by Shakti Ganapati – subtle, contemporary, cheerful and comfortable – but what mirrors our feelings best is the word –‘alive’. The furniture is not smothered with paint or varnish, so you see the grains and feel the wood ‘breathe’…

The furniture is refreshingly understated – but it is evident to the trained eye how much skill, time and effort go into each piece. We’d say Deepak and Reshma’s passion for what they do is ingrained in every piece of furniture they work with.