Tola Ram
India, Rajasthan
"I am always happy, but I don't look so."
| Name: | Tola Ram |
| Function: | Carpenter |
| Which workshop are you working? | Jodhpur, India |
| How long have you been a carpenter/furniture maker? | 10 |
| What is your specialism/biggest quality? | Mr. Tola Ram is known for his meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled precision. |
| What do you like most about your job? | Taking on new challenges every day, learning something new, and crafting each piece to perfection. |
| Which furniture model is your favorite? | Dressor Regenboogvis |
| Who taught you this work, who did you learn from? | My father |
| Are there specific Indian cultural elements that you incorporate into your designs/work? | Not specially cultural elements. Sometimes I use very old recycled wood. |
| What are you the most proud of and why? | Carpentry runs deep in my veins, as I proudly carries forward the legacy of my father. |
| Can you tell us a bit about your personal life? (Where do you live, do you have a family etc.) | I am Mr. Tola Ram, a master carpenter from the small village of Ladanu in Rajasthan. I am 48 years old. |
| What do you like to do in your free time? | In my free time, I enjoy watching carpentry technique videos, always eager to learn and refine my skills. |
| What do you think of Daan Hout? :-) How do you like working for Daan Hout? | Working with recycled wood is my favorite. For Daan Hout I can do that. |
| What is your biggest dream for the future? |
