MaterialJune 20264 min
The enduring appeal of solid mango wood
Mango was a by-product before it was a material. Understanding why it was ignored explains most of what makes it good.
From the workshop
Notes from the floor.
Written by the people who make the furniture rather than by an agency: what a material is actually like to work, what certification really certifies, and what nine export markets are ordering this season.
FactoryMay 2026
From timber to container
A rare look at how a piece moves from raw stock to a finished, export-ready container on the floor at Boranada.
5 min
TradeApril 2026
What European retail is ordering for 2027
Wabi-sabi finishes, reclaimed materials, and the return of the sideboard, read straight from the order book.
3 min
CertificationMarch 2026
What FSC actually certifies
Chain of custody is a bookkeeping standard, not a stamp on a plank. What that means when you buy certified furniture.
4 min
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