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Supporting South Somerset

September 23rd, 2009

Myakka are the latest new Patron of the Somerset Community Foundation. Director’s Georgie Hopkins and Simon Whitehead decided to invest in the Foundation to help support local community projects here in South Somerset.

 

“We are delighted to be in a position to support The Somerset Community Foundation and provide real benefit to our local community.  As a Patron we will be pledging regular donations to build an endowment fund which will make a real difference to community projects in South Somerset right now, and over the coming years“, commented Simon.

 

Myakka are aiming to build an endowment fund of £25,000.00 over the next 2 years which will be directly used to benefit community projects in South Somerset through the named ‘Myakka Grass Roots Fund’. 

 

“I am pleased to welcome Myakka as our latest Named Fund holder, and I look forward to working with them to bring lasting benefits to local communities in the area. Their support will enable local communities to develop their own responses to their own needs.” commented Justin Sargent, Director of the Somerset Community Foundation.

 

The Somerset Community Foundation is the only charity in Somerset to be supported by the Government’s Grassroots Scheme.  This scheme means the government will match donations by a 100% top-up. The charity aims to build stronger communities by encouraging a culture of local giving to enable local community organisations to thrive.

 

Select this link for further details on The Somerset Community Foundation: www.somersetcf.org.uk and for more information on Myakka: www.myakka.co.uk.

  

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Georgie & Simon hand cheque over to Jane and Justin

New SKSN Cushions in Myakka’s New Catalogue

September 19th, 2009

The SKSN School’s vocational training scheme is now fully up and running.  Georgie and Simon, Myakka’s directors setup the training scheme on their last visit to India back at the beginning of the year.  It provides the young adults who have completed their education at SKSN school employment in a well paid, fair trade environment.  The cushions are now on sale in Myakka’s new catalogue which was released last month and is full of special 10th Anniversary offers as well as a host of new exciting furniture designs.  The SKSN Silk Cushions can be found on page 23 of the new catalogue, the SKSN Linen Cushions on page 43, or of course you can shop online!  Both are on a special 3 for 2 offer and are far from a charitable purchase with the materials, textures and colours picked specifically for the British market with no compromise on quality.

 

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Lighter, smaller and more streamlined than last year’s catalogue we have squeezed a lot more products in. The catalogue also introduces our new rapid nationwide delivery service, where large furniture pieces now have a two-man team who will deliver your item into your home and remove the packaging as standard.

 

If you would like a copy of the latest Myakka catalogue click here: Request a Myakka Catalogue

Traditional Indian Furniture

September 18th, 2009

Our traditional Indian Thakat furniture range has a rich Eastern influence specifically engineered for the sophisticated taste buds of the UK’s consumers.  Hand finished by Indian craftsman to our specific designs, the Thakat furniture range has a pure Indian charm crafted from solid Sheesham hardwood. The new pieces were launched this month on our website and new catalogue offering an even more extensive selection within this traditional range.

 

“Thakat furniture is enchanting, the iron work detail combined with the rich hues of the solid polished Sheesham wood create an exceptionally elegant range.  The pieces sit well within our traditional British houses and add a feeling of heritage to crisp new apartments,” comments Simon Whitehead, director.

 

New to the range this season we have added the elegant solid wood Thakat Portcullis Hall Cupboard.  For the lounge we have the new Thakat Traditional Nest of Two Tables and the highly practical Thakat Console Table which turns any little space into the perfect place to offload your everyday paraphernalia.  The new hand finished Thakat Chest of Drawers are incredibly elegant and our Thakat Large Bookcase combines cupboards with shelves with the classical styling cues of this popular collection.

 

To view all the solid Sheesham wood furniture in our Thakat range and the elegant new additions please select this link: Thakat Furniture

 

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Acacia, Pure and Simple – New additions to the Khimsar range

September 18th, 2009

Warm gold hues of solid Acacia hardwood and aged metal handles signify our pure and simple Khimsar range of fair trade furniture.  Designed and developed in Britain it is great to see all the hardwork reaching fruition with the new additions to the Khimsar range being launched in the latest catalogue, our 10th Birthday edition!

 

“I love the warm feel of our solid Acacia wood furniture and it is exceptional value for money, the Khimsar range has a lighter colour which makes it our most versatile range as it really compliments a wide choice of room decors,” comments Georgie Hopkins, Director.

 

New to the range this season; for the bedroom we have added a miracle of space management for even the smallest room, the Khimsar Wardrobe. Our new solid acacia wood Khimsar Bedside Tables are great value for money.

 

The beautiful new Khimsar Large Bookcase has a low profile design so as not to dominate your decor. We really love the new design of our Khimsar Console Table the tapered legs, slatted shelf and petite proportions enhance the charm of this versatile piece.

 

New to our dining table sets are two sizes of Khimsar Dining Tables and the practical Khimsar Dining Bench. Mix and match chairs and benches to create your perfect dining arrangement.

 

For the lounge we have added the new Khimsar Slat Shelf Table and the exceptional value solid Acacia wood Khimsar Nest of Two Tables.

 

To view the solid acacia wood furniture in our Khimsar range and the gorgeous new editions please follow this link: Khimsar Acacia Wood Furniture

 

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Distinctly Different Furniture – New additions to the Mallani Range

September 18th, 2009

Our exclusive Mallani range of solid wood fair trade furniture harmonises effortlessly with almost any interior. The natural lustre of solid sheesham hardwood combines with elegantly simple keyline metal handles, carved plinths and pelmets to create this sleek and contemporary collection.

 

“The Mallani range is my personal favourite due to its clean contemporary lines. It fits with so many room decors and the deep rich lustre of the wood is almost mesmerising,” comments Alexandra De Glanville, Head Creative.

 

The designs are developed here in the UK, with prototypes created by the expert CAD machine operators in India. Going through this process ensures we maintain the exceptional quality of our furniture and allows us to develop new, great value products specifically for the UK market.

 

New to the range this season; for the lounge we have added the Mallani TV Console which has drawers designed for holding DVD’s and CD’s. For those with a larger collection the new Mallani Wide CD/DVD Shelf offers an attractive additional storage solution. Another great new line is the Mallani Storage Seat which includes an upholstered seat pad with removable, washable cotton cover.

 

For the dining room the Mallani Petite Sideboard is a compact solution with space for a complete dinner service and drawers for your tablemats, napkins and cutlery. If space is less of an issue the new Mallani Open Sideboard is an interesting alternative to the Classic Sideboard and features built in storage for wine bottles. Our new Mallani Refectory Table and Mallani Refectory Bench adds a practical and attractive design option to our Sheesham dining table sets. We are also expecting our new Mallani Oval Dining Table to be very popular. The solid wood dining table can welcome up to 8 people for some very sociable dining.

 

We like the new Mallani Large Console Table so much it has been featured on the front cover of the new catalogue!  The new Mallani Wall Shelf with Hooks is also an elegant and welcoming addition to your hallway. Finally we have our new full length free standing Mallani Cheval Mirror with solid wood frame.

 

To view all the Sheesham hardwood furniture in the Mallani range and the exciting new editions please select this link: Mallani Sheesham Furniture

 

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