Three generations of craft

Wood that remembers the hand that made it.

Three generations of carving, joinery and finishing — in Gambian mahogany, teak and rosewood. Each piece made to order.

Solid hardwood, alwaysLifetime repairsMade to your measure
3Generations of craft
100%Solid hardwood
Madeto order
Lifetimerepairs

The workshop on the river road

My grandfather carved doors for the village mosque. My father made the chairs half of Tendaba still eats at. I learned at their bench, sawdust to the knees, before I could spell my name.

We don't flat-pack. We don't veneer chipboard and call it furniture. Every joint is cut by hand and pegged to last past all of us.

To make pieces a family argues over inheriting — not ones they throw away.

Our products

Mahogany Dining Table

D8,500

Seats eight. Single-slab top, hand-planed, oiled to a deep glow.

Carved Lounge Chair

D3,200

Teak frame with woven seat. Carries the family crest if you wish.

Rosewood Stool

D850

Hand-turned, oil-finished. The one that outlasts every plastic chair.

Storage Chest

D4,500

Dovetailed mahogany with brass fittings. Cedar-lined against insects.

Carved Wall Panel

D2,200

Custom relief — name, proverb or pattern, carved to order.

Serving Board Set

D450

Offcut hardwood, food-safe oil. No two grains alike.

Why choose us

01

Solid hardwood, always

Mahogany, teak and rosewood — never veneer, never chipboard.

02

Cut and pegged by hand

Mortise-and-tenon joinery. No flat-pack screws to work loose.

03

Lifetime repairs

Crack, wobble or scratch — bring it back and we'll set it right.

04

Made to your measure

Pick the wood, the size and the carving. We build to your room.

What our customers say

“Our dining table will go to my daughter, then hers. You don't say that about furniture from a shop.”

Ebrima JallowBakau

“I sent a sketch on WhatsApp. What arrived was better than I drew. True craftsmen.”

Mariama DrammehKotu

Frequently asked questions

How long does a commission take?+

Small pieces, 1–2 weeks. A dining table or chest, 4–6 weeks — each is built by hand from rough timber. We send progress photos on WhatsApp as it comes together.

Can you match an existing piece?+

Yes. Send photos and rough measurements and we'll match the wood, finish and proportions as closely as the grain allows.

Do you deliver?+

We deliver and place anywhere in The Gambia. Greater Banjul is free; upcountry is at cost. Large pieces come with two of us to carry.

Get in touch

💬 WhatsApp: +220 778 2834

📞 +220 702 0202

✉️ orders@tendaba.gm

🏠 River Road, Tendaba, The Gambia

📍 Tendaba, The Gambia

Monday8:00 – 17:00
Tuesday8:00 – 17:00
Wednesday8:00 – 17:00
Thursday8:00 – 17:00
Friday8:00 – 13:00
Saturday9:00 – 15:00
SundayClosed

Ready to order?

We're a quick WhatsApp message away.

Message us on WhatsApp