Feb
In January and February when it’s cold inside and out, many of us think about getting away on holidays to far-away places in the sun. It’s definitely not a holiday, but Kristy and I are off to India on our first buying trip of the year this February. It’ll be hot in Rajasthan, and a chance […]
Dec
Looking to treat yourself or your friends without breaking the bank? Here at JUGs, we have a wide range of budget-friendly birthday gifts, real wood stocking fillers and soulful surprises for all the family. From Painted Boxes to Colourful Picture Frames, World Music CDs to Buddha Statues, these gifts under £20 just keep giving. Pop […]
Oct
SHEESHAM FURNITURE Sheesham (or shisham) is a decorative Indian rosewood tree, which primarily grows along the roads and river banks in the Punjab. After teak, sheesham is the most important cultivated timber of Bihar. The finest cabinets are made from sheesham, and it’s also the wood from which ‘mridanga’, the Rajasthani percussion instrument, is usually […]
Oct
INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE New to our collection are many of industrial Indian furniture and accessories nbsp; It is an eye catching style. This can be seen in the use of unexpected materials in their construction; often bringing a sense of unfinished rawness to many of the elements. These items are mainly crafted using wrought iron and […]
RECLAIMED WOOD FURNITURE Our range of eco-friendly furniture is made from a mix of reclaimed and re-used timber from India, including teak, sheesham, and mango wood. Because the furniture is made from wood salvaged from different sources, it can come in a mix of original colours: usually blues, greens, and creams and sometimes oranges, red […]
Oct
HAND PAINTED INDIAN FURNITURE All of our handpainted furniture is created by extremely skilled artisans in Jodhpur, North India. Each item has been individually painted by hand with intricate decoration, motifs and patterns and often based on classical Rajasthani themes and figures, while deep rooted in local tradition and history. Using many colours these pieces […]
Oct
VINTAGE INDIAN FURNITURE Our vintage range of furniture comes from Rajasthan, North India. Many of these vintage pieces are part-new, designed around original vintage doors to create practical cupboards and sideboards with a traditional Indian feel. Other items may have used bits of old carvings that have been salvaged from old buildings to create stunning […]
UNUSUAL INDIAN FURNITURE This is a diverse category of Unusual Indian furniture that varies from traditional Indian furniture, newly carved pieces, items with embossed metal to a range using rough mango wood. Sometimes in a rustic look, embracing nature inspired textures and often in simple and earthy colours, while ultimately giving an unpretentious and organic […]
Sep
Choosing furniture can be a daunting task. Will it look right? Will it go with your existing home décor? Will it fit?… Luckily Brighton and Hove is awash with award winning and inspiring interior designers who know how to create a great look for your home or office. So we asked six of them, all […]