Ajanta Kilim Medallion Ottoman
Handcrafted in India
Ajanta Kilim Medallion Ottoman
This piece isn’t kept in stock — your order sets our workshop to work, building it to your chosen size and finish. The wait is what makes it yours alone.
- Handcrafted in India
- Crafted by master artisans
- Customization available — size, finish & fabric
- Prices inclusive of GST
- Complimentary, insured delivery across India
- Delivering outside India? Request a shipping quote
Description
A low square stool, upholstered on every face in handwoven kilim, with a hand-cut leather medallion set into the seat.
The medallion is the point of the piece. Four concave curves cut a soft star into the centre of the top, and the kilim is pieced around it so the weave runs uninterrupted right up to the leather edge — no border, no applied trim, just two materials meeting on a stitched line. It also puts leather exactly where a stool takes the most punishment: the middle of the seat.
Each kilim panel is hand-cut from an assorted vintage rug, so no two are alike. The exact pattern, colours and weave will differ from the photographs — that one-of-a-kind character is the essence of the piece. The serrated diamonds run here in rust, ochre, olive, charcoal and undyed cream, softened by age.
Four turned wooden legs lift the body clear of the floor, so it reads as furniture rather than a floor cushion and a broom passes underneath without anyone moving it. Legs are finished by hand rather than sprayed, so the colour sits in the grain instead of on top of it.
The leather carries a vintage pull-up finish and will darken across the medallion where feet and hands land most often. Being a natural hide it carries its own record — shade variation, the occasional scar or mark. These are not flaws to be corrected; they are the difference between leather and a print of it.
At 45 cm square it earns its place three ways: a footstool pulled up to a chair, a spare seat when the room fills, or — with a tray on top — a low table beside a sofa.
Construction
- Handwoven vintage kilim to the seat and all four sides, no two alike
- Hand-cut leather medallion inset into the seat and stitched in
- Padded seat over a hardwood frame
- Four turned solid wood legs, hand-finished
- 45 × 45 × 40 cm (18 × 18 × 16 in), made to order
Made to order in your choice of leather and wood finish.
Dimensions & Fit
| One Size | 45 cm L × 45 cm W × 40 cm H |
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- The space the piece will stand in, leaving room to walk around it
- Doorways, corridors and any corner the piece has to turn
- The stairwell or lift, if it isn’t a ground-floor delivery
Your piece is built after you order it rather than taken off a shelf, so we’d rather you check these measurements against your room first — made-to-order pieces can’t be returned or exchanged. Being handmade, finished dimensions may vary by a centimetre or two.
If these proportions aren’t quite right for your space, we can change them. Speak to a design consultant before you order and we’ll build the piece to your measurements.
Materials
Built from carefully selected, natural materials — kiln-dried hardwoods, hand-spun textiles, cast metal and quarried stone, chosen to last for decades. Naturally occurring grain and tone variation is intrinsic to each handmade piece.
Fabric care
Vacuum gently and regularly with an upholstery attachment to lift dust before it settles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — press, don’t rub — and avoid soaking the fabric. Plump and rotate loose cushions so they wear evenly. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve colour, and have delicate weaves cleaned professionally rather than machine-washed.
Craftsmanship
Carved, joined and finished by hand in our workshops, passing through the hands of several craftspeople. Joinery is mortise-and-tenon — never glued shortcuts — so the piece is made to be kept and passed down.
Assembly & Installation
Most pieces arrive securely packed and ready to use. Some larger items may require simple assembly; installation assistance may be available depending on the product and your location — speak with a consultant to confirm before ordering.
Care
Dust timber with a soft dry cloth and treat with wax balm twice yearly. Vacuum upholstery gently and treat marks promptly. Keep out of prolonged direct sun to preserve the finish.
Delivery & Shipping
Made-to-order pieces are crafted in 2–3 weeks and then dispatched with complimentary, insured delivery across India, securely packed for transit. Assembly assistance is available on selected pieces.
- Prices include GST. Delivery within India is complimentary — there is nothing more to pay at checkout.
- GST invoice. Ordering for a business? Add your GSTIN in the cart and we will issue a GST invoice in your business name.
- Remote locations. Complimentary delivery covers serviceable pin codes across India. For a few remote locations, our team will be in touch to confirm delivery arrangements.
- Outside India. We deliver worldwide on request. Request a shipping quote and we will price insured freight to your city.
Lead times, packaging, floor access and what to expect on delivery day are all set out in our Shipping & Delivery Policy →
Designer Notes
“We design for the way you actually live — pieces generous enough to sink into, detailed enough to reward a second look, and made to age beautifully.” — Art Avenue Design Studio
Need assembly assistance?
Most pieces arrive securely packed and ready to use. Some larger items may need simple assembly — speak with us before you order so we can confirm what your piece needs.
Most pieces can be made to suit.
Available in additional sizes, finishes and materials depending on the piece. Tell us about your room and a design consultant will shape it with you — well before you order.
- Custom dimensions to suit your room
- Bespoke finishes & material tones
- Your own upholstery (COM) welcomed
- Configurations for living, dining & bedroom
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Questions, answered.
Still unsure? A design consultant is a tap away.
Speak with a ConsultantHow long does a made-to-order piece take?
This piece is crafted in 2–3 weeks, then dispatched with complimentary, insured delivery across India. Your consultant confirms a precise timeline at order.
Is delivery included in the price?
Yes. Prices are inclusive of GST, and delivery within India is complimentary to serviceable pin codes — there is nothing more to pay at checkout. For a few remote locations, our team will be in touch to confirm arrangements. Ordering for a business? Add your GSTIN in the cart and we will issue a GST invoice in your business name.
Can I customise the size, finish or fabric?
Yes — bespoke dimensions, finishes and customer-own-material (COM) upholstery are available. Speak with a consultant to begin.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, on request. Online checkout is for delivery within India. For an address abroad, request a shipping quote and we will price insured freight to your city and arrange the order with you directly.
What is your returns policy?
Every piece is made to order, so we do not accept returns or offer refunds — which is why we encourage a material sample first. If a piece arrives with a manufacturing defect, tell us within 24 hours of delivery: we will repair it, or replace it with a new piece if it is beyond repair. See our returns policy.