Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The chemical properties of wood are inherently complex, but even inspite of this challenge, human beings have successfully harnessed the unique characteristics of wood to build a seemingly unlimited variety of structures. Besides using this exceptionally versatile material for housing, it is used extensively in furniture, home décor, handicrafts as well. It is remarkably strong in relation to its weight and highly machinable. Wood is also the perfect example of an environmentally sustainable product, it is biodegradable and renewable and carries the lowest carbon footprint in comparison to other available material. In addition, no high-energy fossil fuels are required to produce wood, unlike other common materials such as steel or plastic.
Kirti Nagar Timber and Furniture Market having more than 1000 establishments has become Biggest Timber, Plywood and Furniture market probably of Asia, a result of consolidation of various markets from Motia Khan, Pul Mithai, Raja Garden, Monga Market, Shastri Nagar etc. Primarily our market deals in various species of Timber, Indian as well as imported furniture, solid wood furniture, handicrafts etc. Manufacturing of Solid wood furniture and other products such as handicraft items etc. have spread over the entire market employing large number of labour catering the requirements of local trade/ customers as well as other states of the country besides exports.
Traditionally, furniture has been made of wood. With the industrial revolution, furniture manufactured from materials such as steel, aluminum, glass and plastic, began to appear. These materials may have revolutionized the furniture industry, but wood is undeniably a staple material in furniture manufacturing. Not only is wood everlasting, but it is timeless as well.