Ateek Ji

For CharsDiwari, his role has gone beyond making the forms we draw. Many of the pieces in the collection ask wood to do something quite specific — to hold an unusual shape, accommodate another material, or provide strength without making the construction feel heavy. It is in these details that his experience becomes most valuable.

For Saksh, the stand had to be carefully articulated to give the tall lamp the support it needed while keeping the entire form grounded and stable. The structure had to carry the weight of the object without competing with its sculptural presence.

With Sanjh, the bar stool, the challenge was in bringing two materials together. The wooden seat sits behind the woven wicker structure, requiring an exact understanding of how the wood could be shaped and fitted into the form. It is a detail that appears simple once finished, but relies heavily on the judgement of an experienced woodworker.

Naav presented another kind of challenge — retaining its distinctive, almost architectural form while ensuring that the cabinet remained strong and structurally sound. The balance between its unusual silhouette and its construction had to be carefully worked out rather than simply built.

And in Pravah, teak meets handwoven wicker within the tabletop itself. The two had to come together seamlessly, with the wicker sitting precisely within the wooden frame so that the transition feels considered rather than constructed.

Across the collection, Mahesh ji brings an understanding of wood that comes from decades of working with it. He knows when to follow the drawing, when to adjust it, and when the material itself is asking for something different.