NEW COLLECTION 2014
Trunk was founded by designer and entrepreneur, VJ Hirani, a Londoner born and bred, but with strong family roots in India. Trunk is all about worldly treasures. Unique and beautiful hand-made furniture, accessories, textiles, lighting and decor. Objects that are loved as much by the people who make them as by the people who buy them. Our pieces are practical, affordable and heirlooms of the future. Beautiful objects to use every day and to treasure for many years to come. We make them from wonderful natural materials, such as reclaimed wood, volcanic stone and beautiful linen or canvas fabrics, hand-coloured using vegetable dyes and floral extracts. (Much of our wood is reclaimed teak from Indonesia, where this strong, solid, beautiful timber was traditionally used for building houses). Trunk objects are elegant, stylish and original - they’re influenced by the East, but they’re contemporary in character and designed to work in your home, whatever your style.
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WORLDLY TREASURES Trunk pieces are made one at a time, with love, using traditional
Founder VJ set his heart on creating strikingly original,
skills handed down from generation to generation. Each one of
ethnically influenced, quality products at a reasonable price to
our designs is a naturally limited edition. In fact, as each object
be made locally using local materials. He found the artists he
is hand-crafted, no two items are ever exactly the same.
was looking for in places such as Kota Jepara on the island
We work with skilled craftsmen and women in small communities in developing countries, where our investment makes a huge difference to the quality of life for local families. By keeping things small and controlled, we ensure that our
of Java in Indonesia, where a whole town is dedicated to the traditional art of teak carving. And Jaipur, the famous pink city of Rajasthan in India, where he met families of skilled craftspeople still working together as they have for generations.
workers make a good living - and we tread lightly on the earth,
Trunk products are unique and one of a kind. Look carefully and
safeguarding the environment where our materials are sourced
you can see the care with which each product has been made;
and our craftspeople live.
whether it’s the marks of the tools or the skill of the weaver, all carry the handprint of their maker and tell their story.
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NEW COLLECTION 2014 VJ’s trips to India and Indonesia in late 2013 with a notebook full of design ideas have resulted in an exciting new collection for Trunk. Still using the beautiful aged reclaimed teak which is Trunk’s trademark there is new furniture, lighting and accessories, and some fossilised wooden tables, stools and amazing agate and prehistoric wooden coasters and boards. Textiles are added to the collection for the first time and everything, whether it is a hand sculpted bowl of a wooden spoon or the intricate weaving in a chair seat, bears the handprint of the maker. Trunk products are made with love for you.
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ANDAMAN DAY-BED ÂŁ1,100 Inspired by the Danish colonial territories of Tharangambadi in southern India. A low and deep sofa with simple detailing, beautifully crafted from reclaimed teak. The tailored seats and backs are piped, with zip closures. Upholstered in a versatile grey linen mix fabric.
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BLOCK PRINT CUSHIONS ÂŁ22 - ÂŁ32 Handmade natural linen and canvas printed cushions, using a traditional block printing process. Intricately-carved teak blocks are made to our designs; these are then used to apply the dye to the fabric. Only natural vegetable dyes or colours derived from floral extracts are used. Artisans work through a process whereby the fabrics are dried naturally in the Indian sun. Cushions follow simple geometric forms, uneven print lines and exploit the natural contours of the teak blocks.
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SIMPLE FLOOR CUSHION £125 Natural linen or canvas, with simple geometric print designs. These medium-density foam cushions are perfect for additional seating. Great for kids’ rooms too. Or use them as a coffee table or an ottoman. A versatile design, handmade throughout, from block printing to stitching.
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NOOR ARMCHAIR ÂŁ350 Elegantly proportioned, crafted out of reclaimed teak by our carpenter Noor in Indonesia using basic hand tools. Chisels form the shapes of the backs and the armrests. The hand-woven rope seat is meticulously handmade in the same village. The subtle curves of the rope seat offer stability and comfort. Its natural style makes it a real favourite anywhere in the home.
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FOSSILISED WOOD Our fossilised range is new to the collection and brings you ancient treasures from the earth. Formed over millions of years, no two are alike, and we have done nothing to them at all except to highlight their own unique qualities. They are stunning and original, hard wearing and versatile.
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FOSSIL STUMP TABLE ÂŁ350 - ÂŁ495 Our fossil stump tables can be used indoors or out. Each one an ancient treasure, completely unique and formed over millions of years. Whether you favour a contemporary or classic style, these pieces will work anywhere in your home. They can be used as a side table or as an abstract sculpture.
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AGATE COASTERS (SET OF 2) £24 Agate is a precious stone that forms when silica-laden groundwater passes through air pockets in cooling lava, deep within the earth. Agates are very beautiful and come in many amazing colours, shapes, and patterns. These coasters make the perfect gift and symbolise the precious, natural beauty of the earth’s many treasures. Each piece is unique in shape and colour with natural marbling, translucent and crystalline characters; These are extra-large slices, measuring 10cm to 13cm in diameter and are 5mm thick.
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FOSSIL COASTER (SET OF 2) ÂŁ28 Buried in sediment or immersed in mineral-rich waters for thousands of years, wood turns to stone, cell by cell. These polished coasters are the amazing result. Cut from lengths of fossilized trees, they show the knots and grain of the ancient wood, making each coaster utterly unique. Objects of science and beauty, they add organic interest to each place setting, or just on their own.
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FOSSIL SLAB ÂŁ110 Once a vibrant, living, breathing tree. Buried then fossilised over eons. Nature takes its course and transforms the wood to stone. These polished slabs are the beautiful result. Cut from lengths of fossilized trees, they show the knots and grain of the ancient wood, making each slab wholly original. Expertly cut, finely polished, but full of natural flaws, confirming their ancient provenance.
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WOODEN SPOON SET (3 SIZES) ÂŁ12 Our stunning, hand-crafted teak spoons come in three sizes. Perfect for serving sauces, soups or rock salt from our volcanic stone vessels. Every spoon is unique and full of character.
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CHOPPING BOARDS £25 - £35 Our reclaimed teak chopping boards are generously proportioned. Simple, authentic and practical, these wooden chopping boards are a ‘must-have’. The twine hanging loop means they look great even when not in use.
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ARIKA ROUND TABLE £189 Our Arika table has a tray-style wooden round top with solid but slender brass legs. Made by hand, in a small ‘father and son’ workshop in Indonesia. The dark-stained top shows off the beautiful teak grain to perfection. Simple, yet full of charm.
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CHISEL PENDANT £120 Our reclaimed teak pendant lights are a real homage to the natural beauty of wood. They follow a simple, faceted shape but each one is still totally unique. They can hang alone or side-by-side anywhere in the home. Colour-washed in a light grey tone, suspended by steel wire.
SPHERICAL PENDANT £95 Simple, reclaimed teak, with a weathered appearance, colour-washed in grey. Uses a 4W LED light source. Supports our eco-friendly stance and contributes to lower energy bills. Suspended by steel wire.
BLACK BEATEN PENDANT £85 Subtly textured by the craftsman’s thousands of hammer strikes, gently caressing the aluminium sheet into an organic shape. The natural silver colour contrasts well with the matt black exterior.
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enquiries@trunkhome.co.uk T: 0845 299 3519 www.trunkhome.co.uk Press enquiries: Penny Little 07887 550119 penny@thelittleprcompany.co.uk