Handcrafted Home Decor & Kitchenware
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We make practical home decor and kitchenware by hand using safe materials and traditional Channapatna craft, designed for daily use with a modern touch.
Pricing Guide
Signature Wooden Kitchenware & Dispensers
Product Range
- Coaster Sets: Solid wood holder (Pig or Panda theme) containing 6 circular wooden coasters (3.5 to 4 inch diameter).
- Storage Jars: Airtight Barni or Box collection containers for dry snacks, topped with bird or cat handles.
- Paper Roll Dispensers: Weighted wooden base with vertical shaft and removable bird stopper.
- Table Accessories: Salt and pepper shakers or napkin holders available in rotation.
Material & Finish
- Wood: Sustainably sourced Wrightia Tinctoria (Ivory Wood) or Beechwood.
- Color: 100% non-toxic vegetable dyes applied via lac-turnery.
- Finish: High-gloss polish achieved with screw-pine leaf, no chemical varnish.
- Safety: Food-safe exterior. Interiors are raw wood suitable for dry storage only.
Handcrafted Lac-Turned Lamp Sets
Lamp Base Specifications
- Craft: Large-format Channapatna lac-turnery using single-piece or segmented wood.
- Material: Heavy turned wood with signature bright color bands or monochrome finish.
- Types: Standard table lamps (12 to 18 inches), conical Mushroom lamps, or tall floor lamps.
Shade & Electricals
- Fabric: Sourced from Indian craft clusters including Pochampally Ikat, Shibori, or Lambadi embroidery.
- Structure: Metal frame drum or conical shape.
- Fittings: Standard E27 screw or B22 bayonet holder with approx 1.5 to 2 meters wire and inline switch.
Studio Ceramic Tableware & Dining Sets
Collection
- Filter Coffee Sets: Ceramic interpretation of traditional South Indian brass Dabra sets (Tumbler + Saucer).
- Dining Bowls: Salad bowls, cereal bowls, and serving bowls.
- Beverage Ware: Coffee mugs featuring unique textures and glazes.
- Specialty: Ginger/garlic graters and small serving platters.
Material Specifications
- Type: Heavy, high-fired stoneware ceramics.
- Glaze: Lead-free, food-safe glazes in teal, earthy brown, and rust tones.
- Utility: Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Wall Decor, Hooks & Accent Pieces
Decor Items
- Wall Hooks: Functional hooks shaped like Cow heads, Bulls, or Birds with mounting hardware included.
- Photo Frames: Circular turned wood frames topped with signature Kuruvi birds.
- Sculptures: Solid wood Jamini Roy inspired birds and Grimace masks.
Construction Details
- Material: Solid turned wood components joined for structural integrity.
- Finish: Traditional high-gloss lacquer.
- Installation: Frames include stands or wall loops; hooks include screw slots.
About Handcrafted Home Decor & Kitchenware
Our Philosophy: Simple, Honest Design
We like it quiet - our pieces don’t shout, they just fit in. Everything I design is functional art, meant to be used, not just looked at. From the curve of a jar to the beak of a tiny bird, there’s a reason behind every detail.
The Heart of Our Craft: Channapatna Magic
Most of our wooden kitchen accessories come from Channapatna, Karnataka. This craft’s been around for 200 years, mostly for toys, but we’ve given it a new spin for homes.
- We use Aale Mara (Wrightia Tinctoria), a safe wood you’ll find in local markets
- The colours are glossy, natural and non-toxic - applied while the wood spins on a lathe
- Each piece is shaped by hand, the way our artisans learned from their parents
Kitchen & Table: Playful, Useful
I focus on things that make chores less boring and tables more fun.
- Our Kuruvi Paper Roll Holder is a favourite
- There are airtight barni jars for snacks, quirky storage like Bekku Barni (cat jar), and playful bar accessories
- The Oinkston Coaster Set and Snappy the Croc wine holder add a twist to bar corners
Shelves & Walls: Function Meets Whimsy
You’ll see pen stands shaped like wise owls, wall hooks that look like cows or birds, and Dasara dolls - bulls and elephants. My circular photo frames always have a little bird on top.
Ceramics: Earthy Calm
Bowls and mugs from Auroville and Pondicherry - earthy, a little imperfect, but always soothing. There’s even a modern dabra set for those who love filter coffee.
Indian Folk Art: Minimal, Modern Stories
We frame Gond, Bhil, and Phad folk art, mostly monochrome, so it fits any wall. It’s simple but it tells a story straight from the artist.
The People Behind
We’re not just a brand - we’re a bunch of folks who care. Artisans like Pallavi and Hameed put their hearts into everything they make. You’ll feel their lagaav (attachment) in every piece.
Ee kalena munduvarisbeku anta namma aase (We want to take this art forward) - and that’s what you bring home with us.
Meet your Expert
Varnam Craft Collective
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My Story
Hey, we’re Varnam. Craft’s our heartbeat, not the algorithm. I started out dreaming music, ended up spinning stories with wood and colour. No fancy design degrees here, just memories—like amma’s old urga jaadis (pickle jars) and those Chettinad koodais (baskets) from temple runs. We make things that feel like home, not showroom. Walk into our Bangalore, Mysore, or Goa spaces, you’re not just shopping, you’re keeping a tradition alive. That’s what matters.
My Work
Handcrafted Products - We offer Channapatna toys, blockprint apparel, handcrafted ceramic spice jars, jewellery, and blockprint corporate gifts.
Minimal, Mindful Design - Our style’s simple—design whispers, never shouts. It’s in the curve, colour, and playful details.
Craft & Culture - We team up with artisans from Channapatna, Tamil Nadu, Auroville. Every piece has a story and a touch of heritage.
Meet Our Makers - You buy, you support folks like Hameed Mian and Pallavi. Real people, real craft, real impact.
Homes, Not Stores - Drop by our spaces in Bangalore, Mysore, Goa. Feel the craft, hang out, make it yours.
