Furniture & home decoration

Your trusted
sourcing partner

We work with a selected group of Indonesian manufacturers we visited ourselves, and help European companies source from them. No sourcing fees, no upfront costs.

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Emma on a tour of a furniture factory
Factory visit, Indonesia

Who we are

We are Emma Cooke and Mathis Bruynsteen, the founders of Muara.

We spent a year living in Indonesia. During that time we visited a wide range of manufacturers of furniture and home decoration. We walked through factories and showrooms, met the people behind each business, saw their production first-hand and learned how they work.

Living there also gave us something you can't get from a distance: we learned the language, got to know local business customs and saw how relationships and communication really work in Indonesia.

We are based in Belgium and travel to Indonesia when a project requires it. Working with a partner who knows both Europe and Indonesia makes sourcing from there much more manageable.

Showroom shelves with wooden homeware and decoration
Showroom
Emma Cooke and Mathis Bruynsteen
Emma & Mathis

How we work

Mathis with a craftsman in a teak furniture workshop
01

We get to know your business

Your customers, style, price range, volumes, quality requirements and where you want to grow.

02

We match you with the right manufacturer

We propose the factories from our network that fit your collection, materials, capacity and budget. Looking for something none of them make? We research new manufacturers, contact them and visit them if needed.

03

We handle samples and quotations

We arrange samples, collect quotations and make sure both sides agree on exactly what is being ordered: dimensions, materials, finishes and packaging.

04

We follow your order

We stay involved during production and are your single point of contact. When needed, we travel to Indonesia for quality checks, and our local contacts can step in on site.

05

We build for the long term

Our aim isn't one order. It's a supplier relationship you can build your range on for years.

Ceramic vases and wooden cabinets in a manufacturer's showroom

What we offer

Your designs, your label

Our manufacturers can produce your own designs, adjust dimensions, materials and finishes, or make products under your own label.

Mixed containers

We can combine products from several manufacturers in one container, so you don't need large volumes per supplier.

No fees for you

There are no sourcing fees or upfront costs for you: we work on commission with our manufacturers.

Contact

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll get back to you personally, with a selection of products that suits your project.