Born From a Love of Living History
Smaraniya was born in a small workshop in Mumbai's historic Chor Bazaar neighbourhood, where antique furniture lined the streets and stories were embedded in every grain of wood. Our founder, Arjun Srivastava, had spent years watching magnificent pieces deteriorate simply for want of care and expertise.
Trained in traditional cabinetmaking at the Sir J.J. School of Art and with apprenticeships in England and France, Arjun returned to Mumbai with a mission: to build a team of craftsmen devoted to preserving India's antique furniture heritage.
Today, Smaraniya employs twelve master craftsmen, each with deep expertise in specific periods and techniques. Over 500 pieces have passed through our workshop — each one leaving with a renewed soul and a new story to tell.
