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Bengaluru resident and design consultant Gracy Elezebeth has been turning old, used wood left behind from pulled down buildings into beautiful and sustainable furniture.

Rahul Bhushan, a native of Himachal, is working to preserve Kath Kuni through his venture, NORTH. Kath Kuni is an ancient form of architecture that is earthquake resistant and eco-friendly.

And that is not all. This super cool #SustainableHome is made of upcycled wood, doesn't need a sewage tank, and has a unique system of natural air conditioning!

"We are not only aiding waste management, we are creating a great alternative for wood."

Resistant to damage from sunlight, water, and borers, Ubyld has about 2,500+ designs of different products that serve 3,000+ customers.

Those who sell other types of wood under the guise of Nilambur teak will be blocked from the market, thereby protecting native cultivators, who had previously lost out because of competitive pricing

A craft native to Surat in Gujarat, Sadeli is a form of marquetry done using the technique of fabricating geometric patterns on wood.

“People who contacted us had so many queries. They wanted to know if the frames would be light, or even water resistant.”

Wood, terracotta, ceramic, beads, papier-mâché, jute, bamboo and more - several options of hand crafted jewellery in natural materials are available today. Here are some Indian designers who are constantly experimenting and coming up with fresh, beautiful and colourful designs.