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title: "Custom Furniture Restoration with Upcycled Decor for Unique Heritage Homes - mytribe"
description: "Discover Custom Furniture Restoration and Upcycled Decor by Chandan Dubey. Embrace sustainable craft and vintage textile art for unique, soulful spaces. Transform your home with heritage restoration—click to connect!"
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# Chandan Dubey

I am an artist who finds beauty in the discarded, giving forgotten objects a new voice. I create restoration art, custom hand-painted furniture, and upcycled textiles by blending cultural traditions and sustainable craft.

## Services

### [Custom & Artisanal Apparel Design](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-artisanal-apparel-design)

Visit studio in Worli, Mumbai; Ships across India

Typically ₹4-45K per garment (estimate)

- [Video: This is where each story begins. From a simple sketch and a collection of treasured fabric scraps, I meticulously piece together, stitch, and finish a completely new garment, creating a wearable piece of history just for you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/043180f2-5b82-44f4-a05a-a663399225aa)
- ![A bespoke wrap that marries the weaving traditions of two distinct cultures. This piece combines a vintage 'Tin Sinh' tribal silk from Laos, featuring a Naga serpent motif, with the earthy texture of hand-woven Kala cotton from Kutch, Gujarat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0d249d4-d1c2-4232-a35e-809782f2c9e9)
- ![I design custom blouses that are as unique as the sarees they accompany. This kurti-style blouse is crafted from antique gold linen silk, detailed with a band of vibrant Kutch tribal embroidery and a patchwork trim made from studio scraps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0efb1a61-5d59-4ce2-be2f-e9fec7dc3b44)
- ![A saree is more than a garment; it is a canvas. Here, a hand-woven silk, dyed with traditional Bandhni and Ajrakh block-printing techniques, hangs as a testament to the artistry involved before it is even draped.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c58de59-0602-4f3d-81a2-75339a6e1f65)
- [Video: This pure Matka silk weave from Bengal is a celebration of simplicity and detail. I finished the vibrant red saree with a custom trim made from salvaged scrap fabrics, ensuring no piece of beautiful textile goes to waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/facc3df1-cfb6-47d6-afb9-1ef1e8223ab7)
- ![My work often involves giving new life to forgotten treasures. This salvaged camphor wood panel was painstakingly restored over five months and transformed into a fine art piece, hand-painted with tales of Krishna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bb3440f-b482-4c44-8bb7-5373268c4ade)
- ![This improv quilt is the joyful result of my zero-waste philosophy. It is composed entirely of scrap fabrics and studio waste, with each patch telling its own story of color, texture, and origin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b4c27c3-261a-464d-948b-d6a7d878751a)
- [Video: The soul of my work lies in the details. This is a glimpse into my process of hand-painting a Kalamkari-inspired motif, a meditative practice that infuses each creation with personal touch and traditional artistry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0dc34a84-4a34-4a58-80f6-9e3ec1edb5e2)

### [Custom & Handcrafted Textile Decor](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-handcrafted-textile-decor)

Visit studio in Worli, Mumbai; Ships across India

Typically ₹3-35K per piece (estimate)

- ![This is the culmination of a deeply personal commission: a complete set of nine Navagraha frames. Each of the nine frames is hand-painted on a restored vintage clock frame, interpreting the iconography of the nine celestial bodies of Vedic astrology. This project represents the heart of my work, merging art, history, and spiritual storytelling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7cf78e1-fc43-4d6e-8f69-bc2ea4f229e8)
- ![A sofa throw quilted entirely from scrap fabrics, inspired by the spontaneous beauty of Siddi Kawandi and Japanese Boro stitching. This piece celebrates my zero-waste philosophy, where every scrap has a story and a purpose. It features vintage Kutch embroidery and playful appliqué details, making it a truly one-of-a-kind textile artwork for the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/541a7242-75c0-4921-ae9e-50060980d5d2)
- ![Here is a finished Pichwai painting, beautifully settled in its new home in Singapore. I created a custom fabric border using colorful studio offcuts, carefully pieced together to echo the vibrant palette of the artwork without overpowering it. It shows how a thoughtful frame can elevate a piece of art into a personal statement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b191b670-e768-4855-8003-eb15f74cfb47)
- ![A hand-painted homage to the goddess Durga, housed within a restored vintage clock frame and a salvaged brass Prabhavali. This piece is inspired by the protective spirit of a dreamcatcher and the narrative style of Pattachitra art, adorned with found-object trims to complete its story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c414e6b-7db0-4de1-b38a-f60f225e1f5f)
- ![A custom table runner designed to bring life and tradition to the dining space. This piece combines an indigo and madder hand-block printed body with a vintage Banjara embroidery panel, featuring quirky, free-motion embroidered animal figures. It’s a perfect example of how we can blend different craft forms to create something unique for your home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9c5b302-cc1b-4064-9003-bdc0c4fdf077)
- ![A custom set featuring a Banjara throw and a matching lumbar cushion, created to bring a festive and colorful energy to a living space. I embellished the vibrant vintage Banjara textile with details from my collection of old jewelry, coins, and handmade tassels, transforming it into a modern heirloom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4333f27-f57e-4247-bb6c-e24d23d9e55e)
- [Video: A look at the hands-on process of creating a custom textile piece. Here, I am stitching vintage Lambani mirror-work patches onto a linen base. Every stitch is intentional, combining different textures and histories to create a cohesive and beautiful new story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b3ce936-e5a8-4e1c-b617-0fe08ee5dff0)
- ![I believe in sharing the stories behind the craft. I film my process, from sourcing vintage textiles to the final stitch, and share these journeys on YouTube. This image is from a video about a project that blends Balinese and Indian textile traditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a53f9214-f290-4139-852d-ad21db0f8a54)

### [Custom Furniture Restoration & Upcycled Decor](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-furniture-restoration-upcycled-decor)

Visit workshop in Worli, Mumbai; Ships across India

Typically ₹3-50K per piece (estimate)

- ![This hand-painted vintage trunk, reimagined as a vibrant coffee table, is the centerpiece of a home. It embodies my passion for giving old objects a new life, blending traditional Kalamkari and temple art motifs with functional design to create a true conversation starter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f32b3f25-9b76-473f-aae3-024e8615f9e4)
- ![A salvaged camphor wood panel, once forgotten, is now a canvas for Krishna's tales. Through meticulous restoration and a combination of hand-painting and digital artistry, this architectural fragment has been transformed into a piece of fine art, rich with narrative and color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/387de407-2049-4373-8a60-e686091b6b44)
- ![This is the complete Navagraha series, a commission that turned nine discarded clock frames into a celestial wall installation. Each frame is a hand-painted homage to one of the nine planets of Vedic astrology, a testament to how bespoke art can transform a space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7cf78e1-fc43-4d6e-8f69-bc2ea4f229e8)
- ![My custom memory boxes are designed to hold your most precious keepsakes. This piece, crafted from salvaged teak, uses decoupage and hand-painting to weave together themes of colonial-era portraiture and traditional Indian jewelry, making it a personal treasure chest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2305286-4b7e-4033-947c-088624d06004)
- ![A tribute to the goddess Durga, this piece transforms a discarded clock frame into a sacred object. I've encased a vintage prabhavali and hand-painted the frame with Pattachitra-inspired details, creating a unique wall hanging that blends the spirit of a dreamcatcher with devotional art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c414e6b-7db0-4de1-b38a-f60f225e1f5f)
- ![Infused with a nomadic spirit, this Banjara-inspired accent trunk brings drama and color to any room. I use a collage of vintage portraits, oversized Afghan jewelry motifs, and bold patterns to turn a simple teak box into a vibrant, eclectic piece of functional art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/389885ba-34ba-46da-982c-9b6eaa10800b)
- ![An oversized family heirloom prabhavali finds a new purpose in this custom commission. I framed it with a digitally painted Vishnu, inspired by the Company School style, and mounted it on deep blue Banarasi silk to create a striking piece of devotional wall art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d322c4af-30f5-4805-8989-a33760c0f2cc)
- [Video: Watch the story of a small box unfold. This video shows the many layers, intricate brushstrokes, and months of dedicated work that go into transforming a simple wooden box into a detailed work of art, ready to hold your intimate histories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2de26da1-e2a1-4266-bf61-da673f5a6216)

## Meet your expert

### My story

I’m a bit of a magpie, honestly. Artist, photographer, wanderer. My thing? I collect stories—old textiles from Bali, heritage bits from Hoi An, even my grandma’s Kachin weave tossed on my bed. My house is a museum of lived-in memories. I believe in surrounding myself with things that have a past, a soul. That’s why I do what I do—keeping these stories alive, not just tucked away.

### My work

- **What I Do**: Restoration art, custom hand-painted furniture, upcycled textile wall art, apparel (Nyaas), and art photography & styling.
- **Upcycled Textile Art**: I turn scraps—tribal embroidery, mirror-work—into new, slow handcrafted decor. Nothing is ever just waste.
- **Restoration & Hand-Painting**: Old trunks, wood panels, clock frames—I restore and hand-paint them, mixing in Kalamkaari or Pattachitra influences.
- **Blending Traditions**: Love mixing Balinese Ikat with Kutch embroidery or Songket with Banarasi silk. It’s cultures chatting on fabric.
- **Custom Work Together**: If you want something rooted in tradition, we’ll chat and create a unique, personal textile or decor piece.