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Halloween @ Publika!
Trick or Treat!
Hundreds of kids flocked to Publika on Halloween to grab some goodies, and our Home Treasures staff also joined in the fun, giving out tricks n treats. Visit our Facebook page and LIKE us to view the celebration pictures!
Read MoreChristmas Houses Coming Soon!
This year, adorn your home with a special kind of Christmas decoration.
There’s no fashion like old fashion. In an age of space age gadgets and streamlined machined parts, ever wished you could go back to that nostalgic feeling of a truly authentic handcrafted rustic Yuletide with your home decorations? Travel back to a time of childlike innocence with the timeless craftsmanship of Home Treasures Christmas Houses. Even paint them in the colours that you wish! This merry season, adorn that special corner with a playful spirit. Each house is meticulously crafted with tiny windows and doors and can be used as lamps! Add your own accessories and artistic touch! There are many different types to collect and make into your own miniature Christmas village.
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Read MoreTypes of Wood (Part 2)
Teak (Jati)
More commonly known as teak wood, it originates from Tectona grandis. Teak is native to Asia and are found in abundance in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Borneo. In Indonesia, where Home Treasures’ materials originate, teak was introduced as a plantation specifically for the purposes of making furniture and other wooden products. It does not come from Indonesia’s rainforests. Hence, it is considered a sustainable resource and the harvesting of teak in this part of the world is considered to be eco-friendly. The teak tree grows to a height of 150 feet with a straight solid trunk and matures after about 40 years. Teak wood possesses a beautiful golden to dark brown color but it also comes in a reddish brown tone. It has a straight grain and contains natural oil that adds to its natural appearance and resistance to elemental exposures. Therefore, teak wood is the favored for furniture and boat building. Its medium density and high toughness lends to an easier time for artisans to carve. Finished carvings are extremely durable and most attractive left in its natural state.
Read MoreTypes of Wood
We always recommend real wood in place of anything artificial. But there are several wood types that can be used in your home furnishings. Which types do you use? Here are some popular options
Magnolia (Kepelan)
More commonly known as “Magnolia” wood, it is also known as “Kepelan” in Indonesia. Its’ scientific name is Manglietia Glauca and it is favored for making furniture and carved panels. Magnolia wood is very hard but chips easily making it difficult to carve. Therefore, it is never used to carve statues or sculptures. It has a brown color appearance which is typically improved to a glossy finished with a brown stain.
The Joy of Creation
Our manufacturing division in Indonesia is truly a proud establishment for it has provided many of the talented artisans and craftsmen stability and success. Based on timeless standards and new innovative thinking, the workshops that produce Home Treasures furniture are always a source of joy and motivation for its workers, and we believe this creates inspiring works of art that come from a space of creative happiness.
Read MoreFriends of the Environment
Home Treasures was green even before green was in fashion! Our sustainable approach to business has been a hallmark for the past decade, ever since we opened our doors in 1998.
Studies have shown that some artificial materials and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) which supposedly save on costs can actually pose long term health risks and have a detrimental effect on moods.
At Home Treasures, you will only ever obtain plantation teak as opposed to rainforest teak. We do not deal in harmful high VOC materials – we only deal with pure, natural wood that does not emit dangerous substances into your living environment.
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