Madras Leather-Top Kilim Trunk
Handcrafted in India
Madras Leather-Top Kilim Trunk
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
The leather-topped trunk. Kilim runs across all four sides; the lid is a single panel of hide — a flat, wipeable surface, which makes this the one to stand a lamp and a glass on.
The lid lifts back on hinges to a deep, suede-lined well — no shelf, no divider, just one clear volume for throws, board games and the things a living room quietly accumulates. Trunk and lid are lined throughout in a soft velvet-nap suede, so what goes in comes out unmarked.
Each kilim panel is hand-cut from an assorted vintage rug, which is why the pattern shown here will not be the pattern that arrives. The motifs run in the geometric diamond language of the weavers who made them — indigo, madder red, ochre and undyed cream, softened by age. Panels are set into leather the way glass is set into a frame, seamed and saddle-stitched at every join.
A stitched leather carry handle on brass mounts sits centred on each end, so the trunk can be lifted and moved without a second pair of hands. A leather strap and turning brass catch hold the lid closed. Domed studs trace the leather bands top and bottom, brass brackets cap the corners at the lid line, and shaped leather corner pieces protect all eight edges.
Every panel is hand-cut and hand-stitched over an engineered-board carcass — chosen deliberately over solid timber, because it holds its shape through humidity and won't split or warp at the corners the way a solid-wood box eventually will.
The leather carries a vintage pull-up finish, so the tone shifts across each panel and deepens where hands fall 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 cubed it reads as furniture rather than a box — a bedside, a sofa-side table, or a lamp table in a hallway. If you would rather the kilim ran across the lid as well, the Amer is the kilim-topped version of this trunk.
Construction
- Handwoven vintage kilim panels to all four faces, no two alike
- Full leather lid — a single panel of hide
- Leather frame and base band, saddle-stitched throughout
- Engineered-board carcass, lined in velvet-nap suede including the lid
- Lift lid opening to a single deep well
- Stitched leather carry handles on brass mounts to each end
- Leather strap with turning brass catch
- Domed studs along every leather band
- Brass corner brackets and shaped leather corner caps to all eight edges
- 45 × 45 × 45 cm, made to order
Made to order in your choice of leather trim and metal finish.
Dimensions & Fit
| One Size | 45 cm W × 45 cm D × 45 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.
