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Buying guides and how-tos for choosing handmade rattan, bamboo and cane decor.

Bamboo and jute wall sconce repeated along a Goan villa verandah - Akway
bamboo wall sconce

How Many Lights Does a Goa Villa Need?

A three-bedroom Goa villa usually needs 18 to 26 fixtures once you count every room, stairwell and verandah. Count by...

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Rattan and bamboo floor lamps for living room and bedroom - Akway
bamboo floor lamp

The Floor Lamp That Fills a Dark Corner With Warmth

Three shapes cover most rooms. A rattan tripod floor lamp fills a living room corner beside the sofa with ambient...

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Cane swing chair hung safely from a balcony ceiling in an Indian home
balcony jhula

How to Hang a Swing Chair or Jhula at Home Safely

How to hang a swing chair or jhula at home safely: ceiling types, the right hooks, weight limits, height, and...

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Handmade rattan and wooden wall shelves styled with plants, books and decor in an Indian living room
bamboo display shelf

Style a Wall Shelf That Looks Curated, Not Cluttered

A wall shelf is the easiest way to give a bare wall a job. It can hold a few trailing...

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Handcrafted mango wood sideboard in an Indian dining room
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Mango Wood Furniture: Pros, Cons and Care Tips

Mango wood furniture pros and cons: how durable and sustainable it is, how it compares to sheesham and teak, and...

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Wicker and rattan storage baskets organizing folded clothes inside an Indian wardrobe - Akway
baskets for wardrobe shelves

The Closet Organization Trick That Costs Under Rs 3,000

Most wardrobes do not have a storage problem. They have a stacking problem. You fold the clothes, build a neat...

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Bamboo and rattan wall lamps lighting a warm hallway corridor in an Indian home
bamboo wall lamp

The Hallway Lighting Trick That Adds Instant Warmth

A hallway is the first thing guests see and the last room anyone thinks about. Most Indian homes light a...

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