Moving a Rose Granite Bench

Years ago, seeing the deterioration occasioned by the tropics on all things wooden, we decided as much as feasible to use longer-lasting materials. So when a wooden garden bench rotted out, we had four rose-colored granite benches made by our team in India, and installed them in the gardens.

One among them became overgrown by the foliage, and no one was using it. So two days back we took a team of six out and moved it to a new location. It now sits near the flagpole, overlooking Rishi Valley, a place it will be used often and enjoyed.

Story in the slideshow.

It took an hour using a mini-excavator, CAT skid steer, steel bars and some muscle. At the end, the three silpis who guided the process enjoy the fruits of their labors.

Two supports in place, giving you the sense of the vista that lies below.

The third piece, the seat, is guided into place.

We designed the benches like a puzzle, with no bolts or mortar. Just slide the seat into the slots.

Measuring for the back rest

Getting it ready to lift into place.

Done. Good job, everyone!

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