Kayu Anvaya
Forest of the Future
From Indonesian forest to lasting remembrance
A 4-year CSR project in which we ethically extract petrified wood in Indonesia, craft it into memorials, and communicate transparently about every step.
Discover the projectWhat do we do in Indonesia?
In Indonesia we extract and process petrified wood into unique memorials — with respect for people, nature and local communities.
Petrified wood forms when trees were buried under volcanic material millions of years ago. The wood fossilises into a hard, unique material with rich colours and tree rings that tell the story of our planet.
In our workshop in West Java, a team of more than ten local artisans works under fair wages and safe conditions. They transform the extracted wood into high-quality memorials shipped to the Netherlands.
The project started in 2024 with a subsidy from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and runs for four years. This website documents our progress, milestones and impact.
From forest to memorial
Extraction
Ethically responsible extraction of petrified wood in Indonesia, with minimal impact on the landscape.
Processing
Local artisans cut, polish and shape the wood into memorials in our workshop.
Transport
Safe transport of processed wood to the Netherlands for finishing and distribution.
Memorial
Unique remembrance objects that last for generations — each piece with its own story.
CSR & sustainability
Fair wages
Our artisans in Indonesia work under fair employment conditions and receive market-rate salaries.
Safe working conditions
The workshop meets safety standards with protective equipment and proper ventilation.
Local impact
We create employment in regions where economic opportunities are limited.
Sustainable extraction
Extraction is selective and responsible, with respect for the surrounding ecosystem.
Our team
The people behind Kayu Anvaya — in Indonesia and the Netherlands.
Paul Smit
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Project timeline
Our milestones from 2024 to 2028 — completed and planned.
Where we operate
Our extraction sites and workshops in Indonesia.
Latest updates
News and progress from the Kayu Anvaya project.
