I could have stayed with my travel theme by using any of my Quechuan women weavers images. But how could I possibly ignore my own design for this weeks challenge? My dining table below is from a series of solid granite furniture that I designed and R got made for me based on my drawings. The top is toughened glass.
The pattern in the center has been adapted from a book on Mayan art and is carved into the solid 4″ thick granite block.
This piece is one of my favourite ‘creations’ and I hope you like it too 
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Gorgeous…how talented of both of you! Very nice.
Thank you
R didn’t make it himself, but got it done. Still I could not have done it without him.
Still amazing.
You’re welcome.
Really beautiful design.You are talented indeed.But of course,You have an artist soul.
Never saw anything like that.
Wish You find new beauty during this weekend Madhu
Thank you Milena
Have a great weekend yourself
WOW…you are both talented…and it is truly unique, which makes it even more special.
Thank you Sue
I am rather proud of that piece.
You absolutely should be!
It’s really creativity – gravity, simplicity and elegance
with beautiful harmony and yet opposition between the desktop and the base…
Glad you appreciate the elements of the design Ledrake
Thank you so much
Stunning and innovative – perfect post.
Thank you Lynne.
A beautiful creation!
Thanks Marion
Very beautiful! A lady of many talents.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Appreciate that Francine
Thank you so much
A fabulous creation, Madhu! Love it!
Thanks Ruth. Would you call it weird and cool?
Wow, that’s fabulous and beautiful…very talented! I’m glad you shared your creations!
Thank you Fergiemoto
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Love that it is so unusual.
Thank you Colline. I looked for something unusual, but whatever I liked was too expensive! So I decided to create one myself
Madhu, that is really beautiful and unique furniture.
Thank you Shantz. Delighted that you like it
love it certainly created.. ;;0
Thank you Gerry
That is one impressive piece of art, almost a shame to eat off of it
Glad you approve Jeff
Hi,
What a beautiful piece of furniture, and a lovely design, you should be proud it is gorgeous, and a great idea for the theme.
Sweet of you Mags
Thank you so much.
That’s absolutely an elegant and aesthetical creative work! Thank you for the post, Madhu!
Thank YOU Amy
This is really beautiful, Madhu! How wonderful to see something in your mind, and have that vision realized. The lad is definitely a keeper!
Thank you Naomi. Watching something turn out exactly as you have visualised is one of the most exciting and satisfying aspects of being a designer.
This is gorgeous! I look forward to exploring more of your blog. Z
Thank you! And I yours
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Gorgeous piece Madhu. I love the whirly design for the table legs and the clean lines for the chairs… Truly impressive.
Thank you so much Elizabeth.
You are rightfully proud, Madhu. it’s really beautiful! I love it!
Thank you! Means a lot from an artist like you Marina
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You have created a truly beautiful and timeless piece Madhu. How wonderful it must have been to have your design brought to life! I am in awe of your talent.
You are a generous soul Gilly…thank you so much.
I was awed by the ease with which the sculptor handled that pattern in the centre. It was so effortless, and done in a couple of days! i took longer for my drawings
Wow thats some solid piece of furniture, bet you don’t move very often!
Not much
It did have to be moved from our previous house on the first floor to our new apartment on the fourth! Wasn’t easy 
A wonderful table Madhu! I love the Mayan design. You are a very creative lady!
Thank you Jude! You are too, I loved the traffic jam animation on your site
What a beautiful dining table to have friends gathering around. It’s wonderful Madhu!
Thank you Anette. We only use it when we have company. We eat in the kitchen more often than not, much cosier
Amazing furniture with a very artistic and beautiful Art piece. Truly a treasure in a home. Thanks.
Thank you
SIMPLY EXQUISITE details & STUNNING craftsmanship! I’m impressed!
Thank you Zoe
Unusual and eye catching.
Thank you Gobetween.
Beautiful creation… Have a wonderful weekend..
Thank you Bams
This is a 10 star work. I had no idea you were that creative Madhu
. And your table looks so ellegant. BRAVO!
Appreciate your generous comments Paula
Thank you so much.
This is really so unique, Madhu. Love it.
Thanks AD
Wow! and more Wow.
This is utterly gorgeous, Madhu. 
Glad you think so Imelda
Thank you!
What a beautiful piece of artistry. Love it – a real conversation piece for dinner guests.
Thanks Eric. It did turn out exactly as I envisioned
Madhu that is simply stunning. How creative you are !!!
Thanks again Jo. You are too kind
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Beautiful design! Loved it..
Thanks Deepa. I held an exhibition a few years ago, heck it was 14 years ago, and sold every piece!
Lovely – and you can enjoy – and use – it every day!
Yeah, functional art
Thank you so much
I am bowled over by this piece. Is the supporting end made of granite too? I can’t imagine that it isn’t since that 4″ disc would require stone to hold it. This simple, modern, elegant and polished table holding an “ancient” Myan disc is pure creative genius, Madhu. The logistics of moving this piece are formidable. No rearranging the furniture! I really, really like this. Thanks for posting it. Would like to see the other pieces in the series.
It is one single block of polished stone George. The pattern has been carved into that block on either side. The weight is a downside of course, no rearranging like you say
This was a trial piece with carving, the rest were all plain and contemporary with varying polish and texture effects. Delighted that you liked it.
I saw it personally it was just outof this world, but I did not know there was so much history about it
I had an exhibition long before you moved here Shaila. Then I rejoined work and this took a back seat. Thanks for dropping by
Great design. That is so beautiful!
Really stunning! You have a gift! Thanks for sharing your hard work! Has R changed his mind about building for you?