CUSTOMISED HAND CRAFTED WOODEN DOORS AND FURNISHINGS
CUSTOMISED HAND CRAFTED WOODEN DOORS AND FURNISHINGS
CUSTOMISED HAND CRAFTED WOODEN DOORS AND FURNISHINGS

CUSTOMISED ARTISTRY FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE WORLD

AFRICARVE STARTED IN 1987 IN THE SMALL TOWN OF PORT EDWARD, SITUATED ON THE SOUTH COAST OF KWAZULU NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA. WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN OFFERING STUNNING CUSTOMIZED, HAND CARVED WOODEN DOORS AND FURNISHINGS THAT BLEND TRADITIONAL CRAFTMANSHIP WITH MODERN DESIGN. EACH DOOR WE CREATE IS A UNIQUE MASTERPIECE TAILORED TO REFLECT OUR CLIENTS PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS TO ENHANCE THE BEAUTY OF THEIR HOME OR OFFICE.

OUR WOODEN DOORS AND FURNISHINGS ARE METICULOUSLY HAND CRAFTED BY SKILLED ARTISANS WHO HAVE MASTERED THE ART OF WOOD CARVING TO REFLECT BOTH THE BEAUTY OF THE NATURAL MATERIALS TOGETHER WITH THE INDIVIDUALITY OF OUR CLIENTS LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD.

WITH COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY WE SOURCE ONLY THE FINEST HARDWOODS TO ENSURE THAT OUR CUSTOMIZED DOORS OR FURNISHINGS ARE NOT ONLY UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL BUT ALSO DURABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY.

ALL HAND CARVED DOORS ARE AVAILABLE IN STANDARD, ARCHED & STABLE DESIGNS TO FIT ANY SIZE.

Preferred types of wood to use

Africarve Hand Carved Doors, using Mallets and Chisels to ensure the rugged beauty of original African hand carved designs on each door.

Kiaat ( Ptercarpus Angolensid )

Kiaat has been used for centuries in a variety of applications in its native Africa. It is known for its strength and durability and is considered to be a very dimensionally stable wood. Its heart wood can vary from light golden brown to medium reddish brown. The grain can be straight, wavy and interlocking and they texture ranges from fine to medium. Common uses: Boat building, Furniture, Woodturning, Veneer.

African Mahogany

African Mahogany has become a very popular wood globally. Its colour can range from a pale pink to a darker reddish brown. Its grains are generally straight with slight interlocking. It works and finishes easily and beautifully. Common uses: Boat building, Furniture, Lutherie, Veneer.

Rosewood ( African )

This wood has been used for a huge variety of roles in its native Africa. The tree itself and its budding flowers have been used for cooking oils, nutritional healing drinks and even red dye for staining furniture. The heart wood ranges from pink to reddish brown with beautiful grain. Common uses: Boat building, Decking, Flooring, Furniture, Turning, Veneer.

Oak ( Prime )

Oak has been used for centuries for numerous applications due to its toughness and durability. Prime oak tends to be more aesthetically flawless with straight grain lines, less flaws and discolored patches. The colour varies from light golden tan to medium brown. Common uses: Boat building, Cabinetry, Furniture, Flooring, Veneer, Wine Barrels.

Meranti

Meranti is probably the most popular " Value for money timber" in South Africa. Bending and crushing strengths are medium but resistance to shock loads is low. It is easily worked by hand or machine and finishes well. The colour is reddish brown with very little grain visible. Common uses: Benches, Framing, Flooring, General Joinery.

Blackwood ( Knysna )

Knysna blackwood is a close cousin to Hawaii's Koa. Colours can range from a light golden brown to darker shades of brown with streaks of various colours are often visual. Blackwood is popular in the furniture and guitar building circles. Common uses: Boat building, Furniture, Guitars, Gunstocks Turning, Veneer.

Africarve

DESIGN YOUR OWN HAND CARVED MASTERPIECE

CONTACT US WITH YOUR VISION, A PICTURE OR A ROUGH SKETCH. OUR SKILLFUL ONSITE ARTIST WILL HAND DRAW A SKETCH FOR YOU TO VIEW.

ONCE YOU ARE TOTALLY SATISFIED WITH THE ARTIST DRAWING PRODUCTION WILL BEGIN. REGULAR PHOTO’S WILL BE POSTED DIRECTLY TO YOU SO YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE FULL JOURNEY FROM OF YOUR CUSTOM MASTERPIECE FROM START TO FINISH.

Free Consultation

Discuss your vision with our experts to create the perfect custom door for your space.

Free Artist Drawings

Receive complimentary artist drawings to visualize your custom design before production begins.

Logistics

We can arrange door to door shipping from our factory to any destination, local and international