Handmade in Johns Creek, Georgia
Handcrafted Cutting Boards
Made in Georgia
Koshur Chaan makes handcrafted edge-grain cutting boards, charcuterie boards, and serving boards from black walnut, hard maple, and cherry for kitchens throughout Georgia. Each board is made individually in Johns Creek after an order is confirmed and finished with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax. Boards start at $50, and custom sizes take about approximately two weeks.
Why Koshur Chaan
What goes into every handcrafted board
Three domestic hardwoods
Black walnut, hard maple and cherry, chosen board by board for straight grain and sound wood.
A food-grade finish only
Mineral oil and beeswax board butter. No varnish, lacquer or polyurethane, ever.
One maker, start to finish
Every board is milled, glued, sanded and oiled by hand by Wosta in Johns Creek.
“Every board leaves this studio as if it were the only one. That’s how it works.”— Ishtyaq Qadri (Wosta), founder, Koshur Chaan Woodworking LLC
The process
How a board is made
1
Wood selection.
Each board starts with walnut, maple or cherry lumber, checked for straight grain, knots and cracks before it is cut.
2
Milling and glue-up.
Strips are milled flat and square, then glued with food-safe wood glue under even clamping pressure.
3
Hand sanding.
Every surface is sanded through progressive grits, from 80 up to 220, until it is smooth to the touch.
4
Oiling.
Three to four coats of food-grade mineral oil, each allowed to soak in fully, then a coat of beeswax board butter.
Before a custom board ships, you get a photo of it.
Collections
What Koshur Chaan makes
Everyday cutting boards
Edge-grain boards for daily prep, sized for real counters. From $50. Browse everyday cutting boards →
Charcuterie and serving boards
Wider boards, some with handles, for cheese, bread and gatherings. Prices vary by wood and size. See charcuterie and serving boards →
Custom boards
Your size, your wood combination, with a juice groove, handles or feet. About approximately two weeks. Design your custom hardwood board →
Turkish scarves
A small collection selected in person in Türkiye. A good pairing with a board as a gift. View the Turkish scarf collection →
Meet the maker
Built by hand,
made with purpose
Wosta (Ishtyaq Qadri) founded Koshur Chaan in 2015. By day he is a healthcare provider caring for veterans. In the shop he brings the same habits: patience, attention to detail, and no shortcuts where it matters.
“Koshur Chaan” means “Kashmiri carpenter.” The name honors Maam Kol, a carpenter in his family, and the Kashmiri woodworking tradition he grew up around.
Gallery
Handcrafted cutting boards made to last
Wood species
Walnut, maple or cherry?
| Wood | Color | Under the knife | How it ages | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black walnut | Deep chocolate brown | Medium-hard, easy on knife edges | Mellows slightly over time | Gift and serving boards |
| Hard maple | Light cream | Hardest of the three; resists knife marks | Stays light, warms a little | Heavy daily prep |
| Cherry | Pale pinkish tan | Medium-hard, fine, even grain | Darkens to a rich red-brown | A board that gains character |
| Mixed | Striped | Depends on the woods | Each stripe ages in its own way | A board that shows off all three |
All three are classic North American hardwoods for cutting boards: durable, gentle on knife edges, and easy to refinish when the surface shows wear.
Why buy local
Why choose a locally handcrafted cutting board?
Made where you live
Every Koshur Chaan cutting board is made from start to finish in Johns Creek—milled, glued, sanded, and oiled by hand. You can pick yours up at the studio by appointment.
Built to be repaired
A well-maintained hardwood cutting board can serve your kitchen for decades. When the surface gets tired, a light sanding and fresh oil bring it close to new.
Easy to give
A handcrafted cutting board makes a thoughtful, practical gift for hosts, couples, and new homeowners. Pair one with a Turkish scarf, or order a matching set for clients.
Find us
See the boards in person
Studio visits and pickup in Johns Creek are by appointment. Contact me to arrange a visit.
Start something
Tell me about the board you need
Looking for a custom cutting board made in Georgia? Share the size, wood and occasion, and I’ll reply within one business day with a quote and timeline. No payment until you approve the quote.