Campaign Furniture by Ghurka | New York (USA)
May 7, 2014 in Design, Life/Style, Maker 
Ghurka was founded in the early 1970s by Marley Hodgson. After visiting an antiques auction, he left with a piece of campaign gear made for a Ghurka regimental officer stationed in India during the 1900s and was inspired by the rugged elegance of the 75-year-old leather. Hodgson went on to make his first Ghurka bag - a leather knapsack for his son that is still used on a daily basis by his granddaughter. Since then Ghurka have continued to make leather bags and accessories with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship, functionality and timeless American style.
To celebrate their design heritage, Ghurka’s latest Campaign Furniture Collection pays homage to the great expeditions that crossed Asia and Africa in the early 20th century. The arresting collection consists of seven pieces, masterfully handmade in New York with solid oak, supple vegetable-tanned calfskin and brass hardware.