Materials & finishes
Every Raavo piece is built in solid Kikar, in the polish and fabric you choose. Here is what each one looks like, how it wears, and what it costs.
Our wood
Kikar کیکر
Seasoned acacia. Very hard and very stable, with a tight grain. We build every piece in solid Kikar, from bed frames to dining tables.
- Look
- Honey to mid-brown, fine straight grain
- Strength
- Price
- Every piece, no upgrade needed
- Best for
- Everything we make: beds, sofa frames, dining sets, chairs and wardrobes
- Care
- Wipe with a damp, well-wrung cloth; keep out of direct sun.
Polishes
Applied by hand in thin layers and rubbed back between coats. Every piece can take every polish.
- Natural teakClear lacquer over a light teak stain. Shows the grain most.
- WalnutMedium brown with a warm undertone. Our most ordered polish.
- EspressoDeep, almost-black brown. Hides everyday marks well.
- Pale matteLight, open-grain matte finish. Small extra charge.
Upholstery fabrics
For sofas and seat cushions. All covers have zips so they can be dry-cleaned.
- Oat linen blendSoft and breathable. Easy to live with in a Lahore summer.
- Emerald velvetDeep green, high-pile velvet with a soft sheen.
- Rust velvetWarm terracotta velvet that glows in evening light.
- Charcoal boucleTextured loop weave. Hard-wearing and forgiving.
Swatch colours are a guide, as screens vary. Ask on WhatsApp and we will send photos of real samples, or visit the workshop to see them.
Looking after solid wood
- 01Out of direct sun
Strong afternoon sun fades polish and dries wood. A sheer curtain is enough.
- 02Away from AC vents
Air blowing straight onto wood all summer dries it unevenly. Angle vents away.
- 03Coasters for chai
Our lacquer resists heat and water, but rings form if a hot cup sits for hours.
- 04Lift, don't drag
Dragging puts all the strain on two legs and their joints. Lift to move.
Something particular in mind?
Send us a photo, a sketch or a measurement. We will price it, draw it and build it in our Lahore workshop.
