why we are here.
Ultimately, to return the forests of Indonesia to the mountains, where they should be. To build the houses for our use, we have been gifted recycled wood, old teak from the Dutch era, when the forests abounded with umber treasures that hopefully one day shall return to the surface of the earth, but may not. This a true privilege, thus a great responsibility, so we have had to learn a touch or two of design along the way. Fortunately, my father was a good teacher of the eye, and the level of craftsmanship in Indonesia is still high. Herein, an erratic plot of our attempts, mixes and matches we have found along the way.
I am sorry that this one is sideways. The above photo was of the library railing, old window jail bars removed while the paint was drying. Nazla was inspired by her work, and so after her besi painting task was finished, inquired as to whether we had any wood scraps about that she could paint on. Very smart girl. She is here at work smoothing the grain on her chosen chunk of wood, which she later graffitied and decorated with a polka dot/girl dress design. Sometimes there is nothing better than being a father, and watching your child come upon something you love, and they are intrigued by. Many times, if we are lucky.
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