Introduction
Furniture is a commodity that every house requires. Good artisans make furniture that is appealing to the eyes and tastes of users. The quality of skill that Indian designers use in making their furniture is very appealing, and people compete for their products in the whole world. The designers make furniture from wood, metals, plastic, or cement depending on their customers’ tastes (Volpe and Spinelli par. 3).
Indian furniture comes from wood because it is locally available and easy to use. The furniture industry is worth five billion Euros, and grows by 60% annually, contributing 0.5% to the Indian GDP (Fairclough 105).
Indian artisans are famous for producing furniture that is durable and free from friction and microbes. In addition, their furniture usually has attractive hand finishes. Good finishes on furniture are essential as they enhance sanitation, stability, and beauty.
Methodology
This study involved extensive reading and analysis of different sources of information. Most of the information came from both online and print scholarly journals. Pictures and notes from websites were also very important in compiling this paper.
Findings And Discussion
The research indicated that Indian furniture is very durable. Most artisans use hardwood, which is heavy and strong (“Indian Natural Wood Furniture” par. 3). Its density makes the products waterproof and capable of supporting heavy weights. Therefore, it can last up to one hundred years more than plastic, MDF and metallic furniture. Artisans use traditional mortise and dovetail joints that produce strong structures.
Painting helps prevent the wood from losing and absorbing water, reducing its chances of warping. These properties, make Indian furniture the best for use in hotels, where workers move and clean the furniture daily. They do not warp or absorb water.
Indian furniture experience minimal attacks by microorganisms. The hardwood has a high density, which makes them resistant to decomposition. The Teak Tree, for example, has a natural oil content that resists microorganisms that attack wood (Gaver 144). Water is essential in this process. Dry wood is, therefore, microbe-free, as water does not easily penetrate through the hardwood.
Paints prevent attack by insects, make cleaning easy, and prevent direct contact between water and timber. Besides, they keep the furniture dry and reduce the chances of decomposition. Experts treat soft trees that are not resistant to microbes with insecticides to protect them from destructive microorganism such as termites. This property makes such furniture ideal for use in hotels.
Their furniture has a relatively low coefficient of friction. They have metallic rollers with adhesive pads that provide strength and rigidity. The rollers are wide enough to prevent the furniture from boring holes in the carpet. The size of the rollers corresponds to the weight of the furniture.
Excess weight increases friction between surfaces, making the rollers fall off. Artisans usually screw the rollers on the furniture to prevent them from falling. Products that are fitted with rollers are very suitable for use in hotels because they reduce friction between the furniture and the ground. Therefore, they ease the movement of the furniture (Kashyap 171).
Conclusion
Indian designers usually make their furniture from wood that is resistant to microbes and other decomposing factors. The use of hardwood also makes their products durable. Their finishing skills make the products very beautiful and water-resistant. The combination of all these properties makes these products appropriate for use in hotels since they appeal and resist shock that may result from frequent movements.
Works Cited
Indian Natural Wood Furniture. n.d. Web.
Fairclough, Oliver. ”In the Richest and Most Elegant Manner: A Suite of Furniture for Clive of India.” Furniture History, (2000): 102–114. Print.
Gaver, William et al. “Electronic Furniture for the Curious Home: Assessing Ludic Designs in the Field.” International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction 22.1- 2 (2007): 119–152. Print.
Kashyap, SN. “Assessment of Furniture in Old Age Homes of Uttarakhand, North India.” Journal of Human Ecology-New Delhi 34.3 (2011): 171. Print.
Volpe, Aurelio, and Mauro Spinelli. Furniture Distribution in India, (2014): n. pag. Print.