weave craft

I used to think buying outdoor furniture was easy. Just find something that looks good, check a few reviews, click buy now — done. Well, that worked for about three weeks. I still remember how excited I was when my first outdoor set arrived. It had that dark woven look, a glass-top table, and comfy-looking cushions. I set it up on my terrace, invited a couple of friends over, poured drinks — it felt perfect. Then came the monsoon. The cushions started smelling musty. The weave faded in patches. The frame? It wobbled like a shopping cart. By the end of the season, I was dragging broken chairs to the garbage. That’s when I realised: I didn’t actually buy outdoor furniture . I bought indoor furniture pretending to be tough. Indian Weather Doesn’t Play Nice — and Most Furniture Isn’t Ready for It Whether you live in Mumbai’s humidity, Delhi’s dust storms, or Chennai’s flash rains, the outdoors here don’t take prisoners. And yet, most of us pick furniture like we’re furnishing a living ro...

  A few months back, I visited an old friend who’d just moved into a sleek new flat in Pune. The interiors were spotless — smart lighting, modern kitchen, cozy corners everywhere. But when I stepped out to her balcony, it was completely empty. She laughed and said, “We’ll figure this space out eventually.” I smiled. But inside, I thought — why does the balcony always come last? Truth is, we treat our outdoor areas like some optional bonus. But in reality, especially in Indian homes where space is a luxury, that little patch of sky can be the most powerful part of your home — if you use it well. Balconies Aren’t Just Extra — They’re Escape Hatches Let’s be real — in our fast, noisy cities, stepping out onto a balcony is sometimes the only breath of fresh air we get. It’s the spot where we sip chai, cool down after a long day, or sneak in a phone call in peace. But if there’s nowhere to sit? You’ll probably stand there for 2 minutes and head back in. When I decided to buy outdoor f...

  It took one monsoon season to teach me a hard lesson: not all outdoor furniture is really meant to live outdoors. My first setup looked great — sleek, modern, and reasonably priced. But as the rains came, so did rust. The cushions never dried properly, the frames wobbled by October, and by winter, most of it had to be thrown away. I didn’t want to repeat the mistake. This time, I researched harder, asked more questions, and found something that actually lasts — Weavecraft . Here’s what I learned about what makes outdoor furniture survive Indian weather — and what to avoid. India’s Weather Isn’t Friendly — And Furniture Needs to Know That People often underestimate how harsh Indian weather can be. It's not just rain or sun — it's humidity in Mumbai , dust in Delhi , intense UV in Jaipur , and sudden downpours in Chennai . The combination of moisture, heat, and pollution can destroy average furniture within months. That’s why when you buy outdoor furniture , you need to go be...

  It started with a birthday party. Just a few friends, some grilled food, and music playing off someone’s phone. The real magic, though, wasn’t the menu or playlist — it was the way people stayed. No one left early. No one complained about sore backs or cramped space. Everyone felt… comfortable. That’s when I realised: furniture isn’t just about design or function. It’s about how it makes people feel. And when it comes to outdoor spaces — be it a backyard, balcony, or rooftop terrace — your choice of furniture can either make the moment or break it. We Don’t Gather Around Walls — We Gather Around Comfort If you’ve ever hosted outdoors, you know the drill. Guests walk out, look for where to sit, and decide within seconds whether they’ll stay a while — or head back inside. The right outdoor furniture quietly encourages people to linger. It tells them, “Hey, stay a little longer. Talk a little more.” I learned this while helping a friend furnish his rooftop café in Hyderabad. He had...

I didn’t grow up with a garden or a fancy patio. For most of my life, “ outdoor furniture ” was that dusty plastic chair on someone’s veranda — the one that always leaned a little too far back. So when I moved into my own home a few years ago, with a decent terrace and some green views, I decided to “go big” and furnish it. Spoiler: I went big — and still got it wrong. My First Outdoor Furniture Set Looked Great… for About 2 Weeks I remember unboxing it like it was a new phone. Glossy rattan chairs, a center table, the kind of setup you see in catalogues. It was budget-friendly too, which felt like a win. I placed it on the terrace, arranged a few planters around it, poured myself a drink, and kicked back. It felt like I was living the dream. Then came the sun. Two weeks later, the arms of the chair started fading. A month in, one of the legs wobbled. And by the third month — after just one mild rain — the entire thing had gone brittle. It started cracking in places I didn’t even touch...