Mwanzi is made from a naturally fallen bamboo stalk recovered from a mangrove reef. Its presence there is both material and symbolic. Mangroves are systems of interdependence that link the land, ocean, and coastal communities through protection, nourishment, and balance. Bamboo, known for regeneration, becomes a reminder of renewal within these fragile ecosystems. Reformed into a sculptural vessel of light, the piece reflects the role mangroves play in sustaining marine life and human livelihoods alike. That this material was found within the mangrove reef feels intentional, like a quiet sign of balance, urging care for the systems that hold everything together.
Materials: Naturally fallen bamboo wood, palm tree leaves
Finish: Mangrove Dye, Natural Polish
Function: Floor lamp
Dimensions: 60 X 28 inches (height x base)
Origin: Lamu, Kenya
10% of proceeds directly support reforestation and restoration efforts at Kaya Mtswakara, a sacred heritage forest along the Kenyan coast. Learn More
Mwanzi is made from a naturally fallen bamboo stalk recovered from a mangrove reef. Its presence there is both material and symbolic. Mangroves are systems of interdependence that link the land, ocean, and coastal communities through protection, nourishment, and balance. Bamboo, known for regeneration, becomes a reminder of renewal within these fragile ecosystems. Reformed into a sculptural vessel of light, the piece reflects the role mangroves play in sustaining marine life and human livelihoods alike. That this material was found within the mangrove reef feels intentional, like a quiet sign of balance, urging care for the systems that hold everything together.
Materials: Naturally fallen bamboo wood, palm tree leaves
Finish: Mangrove Dye, Natural Polish
Function: Floor lamp
Dimensions: 60 X 28 inches (height x base)
Origin: Lamu, Kenya
10% of proceeds directly support reforestation and restoration efforts at Kaya Mtswakara, a sacred heritage forest along the Kenyan coast. Learn More
