Deodara is a world of wood and design — An artisanal studio that creates custom furniture with exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Intentionally slow, we follow the pace of the material, not the clock.
Good design isn’t just a visual experience, but an invitation to a deeper way of life. Great design invokes emotion beyond words. We challenge the way design shapes how we live, feel, and connect. Our beds, tables, seating, and cabinetry are crafted for timeless belonging — live edges, rattan, and metal accents woven into spaces intended to hold rhythm, ritual, and memory.
The wood guides our process. Its grains, knots, and imperfections carry soul and story — reminding us of our connection with nature.
Community over competition — Our studio doubles as an end-to-end interior design workspace and a learning hub where we create, laugh, celebrate success, and always measure twice, cut once, and bang into place.
What makes us different?
Our Standards
Craft guided by integrity - every detail measured against both technical mastery and the truth of the material.
Our Philosophy
Design not as backdrop, but as catalyst - shaping how you live, feel, and connect.
Our Ethics
Nothing wasted. Nothing toxic. Always responsible - from ethically farmed wood to sawdust redirected into local gardens.
A Little Bit About Me...
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
FOUNDER & CEO AT DEODARA
LEAD TECHNICAL & EXECUTION
FULL TIME HUSBAND
MIKHAIL SOLANKI
Hi, I’m Mikhail - the hands, heart and brain behind Deodara. Curiosity led me here. As a kid I dismantled toys just to see how they worked. Graduated with Honours from University of Hertfordshire, UK in my younger years. As an adult, I planted roots in Goa, started Deodara and logged thousands of workshop hours, teaching myself the nuances of grain direction, joinery and finish.
Wood captivates me - the grain, the scent, the way it patinas with time. What began as a solo workshop has grown into a small, dedicated crew crafting high-end pieces that balance raw timber with refined design for people who value authenticity and natural beauty.
RHEA KANUGA
LIFE COACH
LIFESTYLE DESIGNER
INTERIOR DESIGNER AT DEODARA
FULL TIME WIFE
I don’t do this alone. My wife, Rhea, is my support system and the creative compass of Deodara. An intuitive designer & coach - she can look at a bare room and instantly picture its best self. She shapes the mood boards, colour stories and imagines spatial concepts; I execute those dreams into reality and together we make a great team for all kinds of end-to-end interior projects.
I’m working toward a self‑sustaining campus where students, travellers and tree‑lovers can learn, stay and create. The dream? To craft signature “Made by Mikhail” pieces, mentor new makers and build myself an eco‑friendly home that smells of cedarwood and good coffee.
Custom Furniture
Beds, tables, seating & cabinetry. Live edges, bow-ties, technical joineries. Functional pieces - timeless beauty. Contemporary furniture designed and hand-crafted to suit your space & lifestyle.
Interiors
From concept to to completion, we offer end to end interior design solutions for residential or commercial spaces across Goa.
Woodworking Courses
An 8 day immersive experience into the world of wood & design, with personalised training & a chance to create something of your own.
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