--- title: "Behind the Art: Restoration & Heritage Decor in Mumbai" description: "Discover my restoration process, from salvaging forgotten wood to hand-painting heritage art. Let's transform your vintage scraps into new stories." canonical: https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-furniture-restoration-upcycled-decor/behind-the-art last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # Behind the Art: My Restoration and Heritage Process Tribe Verified · Shipping heritage restoration across India By [Chandan Dubey](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey) · Visit workshop in Worli, Mumbai; Ships across India · ₹6,500 per piece (estimate) Part of [Custom Furniture Restoration & Upcycled Decor](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-furniture-restoration-upcycled-decor). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/chandandubey/custom-furniture-restoration-upcycled-decor/gallery) Step inside my studio to see how discarded fragments become heirlooms. This is where scrap finds a voice through patient restoration and heritage artistry. ## Photos and videos - ![This is me in my studio, holding scraps of fabric that will be upcycled into an improv quilt. For me, there is great satisfaction in creating beautiful things from what would otherwise be waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05e2b88d-dd0a-43f7-9159-3a32610e8009) - [Video: A work-in-progress video showing the final details being added to a memory box. This is where the magic happens, with layers of decoupage and fine-line painting coming together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/677b0b50-7a85-4e4c-ba9b-52e9556da309) - [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) - [Video: A quick look at a recently completed eight-part wall installation. This video shows the individual jigsaw-like pieces that come together to form a larger, cohesive artwork for the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/072cc86d-cae5-4914-836a-598693844b02) - [Video: A montage of moments and inspirations from 2025, capturing the colors, textures, and feelings that fuel my creative process. From urban landscapes to textile details, inspiration is everywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa77f160-c32e-49e2-828a-fe83318e37be) ## About Behind the Art The magic here is rarely clean or instant. It begins on my workbench with the deliberate, often dusty process of stripping back old varnish, sanding down weathered wood, and sorting through salvaged textiles. When you start a commission, you are watching a 'scrap to story' transformation where the initial mess of restoration slowly crystallizes into a refined, hand-painted heirloom. ### My Process: From Junk to Joy People often ask how I know what to keep. It comes from training my eye to look past the surface of 'junk.' Whether it is an old camphor panel from a demolished home or discarded clock frames, my studio is a space for giving these objects a second life. Restoration is never just about fixing damage. It is about honoring the history of an object. I start by deep cleaning and structurally securing the wood. Once the base is sound, the storytelling begins. I might layer digital archival prints with fine-line hand painting inspired by Pattachitra or Kalamkari techniques. ### Sustainability and Heritage My practice is a protest against disposable culture. I work with vintage textiles—Kutch embroidery, Balinese Ikat, or remnants of Banarasi silk—because these fabrics carry the energy of their previous lives. Integrating these into a piece of furniture or wall art creates a dialogue between materials. ### Custom Commissions If you have a family trunk that has seen better days, or a collection of letters without a home, reach out. We can talk about how to preserve those memories through a custom project that feels authentic to you and your space. ## About Chandan Dubey I am a storyteller, using vintage scraps and salvaged wood to keep history alive. My studio is a space where cultures chat, blending Balinese Ikat with Kutch embroidery to create something deeply personal for your home. 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