How Co-Carving Works - The Commission Process | Hand & Hewn
THE CO-CARVED EXPERIENCE

How Co-Carving Works

Six steps. Four to six months. One piece your family will argue over lovingly for generations.

  1. 01

    The Conversation

    WEEK 1

    It begins with whatever you have: a sketch, a Pinterest board, a photograph of a room, or only a feeling. Reach us through the inquiry form, by email, by phone, or on WhatsApp. Our design team reads every note personally and replies within two business days.

  2. 02

    Design & Sketches

    WEEKS 2-4

    We translate your vision into drawings: proportions, carving motifs, finish direction, and exact dimensions for your space. We iterate together until every line feels right. There is no obligation until you approve the final design.

  3. 03

    Commission & Scheduling

    UPON APPROVAL

    A written quote sets out the full price, the deposit that secures your place in the workshop, and the payment schedule. Once the deposit is received, your Sheesham is selected and seasoned, and your piece enters the carving calendar.

  4. 04

    The Carving

    MONTHS 2-4

    Master artisans in Lahore carve your piece entirely by hand — no CNC machines, no shortcuts. You receive progress photographs at every milestone, from the first rough-out to the final relief work, by email or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer.

  5. 05

    Finishing & Inspection

    MONTH 5

    Hand-sanding, staining in your chosen finish, and sealing. Every joint, drawer, and surface is inspected before the piece is approved for travel, and you receive final photographs for your sign-off.

  6. 06

    Crating, Shipping & Delivery

    MONTHS 5-6

    Your piece is custom-crated, insured for its full value, and shipped to your door. We handle the export documentation and coordinate customs clearance, with white-glove delivery and placement available for larger commissions.

AT EVERY STEP

You are never in the dark

A WRITTEN QUOTE FIRST

Full price, deposit, and schedule in writing before anything begins. No obligation until you approve the final design.

PROGRESS PHOTOS

Photographs from the workshop at every milestone of the build, sent by email or WhatsApp.

INSURED TO YOUR DOOR

Custom crating, full-value transit insurance, and white-glove options for larger commissions.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION
SOLID SHEESHAM, ALWAYSNo veneers, no particle board. Traditional joinery throughout.
INSURED WORLDWIDE SHIPPINGCustom-crated and insured in transit, with white-glove options.
MADE TO ORDEREvery piece begins after your commission, carved by hand in Lahore.