Designer Ramon Llonch from The spanish language company Artlantique describes the muse behind the project on 3rings:
Seen from the distance, (the motorboats) form a comprehensive colourful variety. Attracted by the good thing about this scene, we requested ourselves if after their lengthy, sea going existence, the wood might be in adequate condition to start a brand new existence... the question was when the wood, after as being a ocean going vessel, would radiate exactly the same energy and preserve a brief history from the anglers.
Because of the variations of build between these light, flat-bottomed motorboats or "pirogues," each furniture piece should be custom-made manually. It makes sense an adaptation of accessible materials and the ability of the craftsmen, a "union of fishing and woodworking in Africa," and "100% African" -- ultimately, also strengthening local financial systems and social bonds.
Although the hodge-podge look from the furniture might not attract everybody, it's obvious the humble good reputation for cultural traditions generally is endured in to the material -- an absolute contrast towards the glued veneers of mass-created, IKEA-inspired furnishings.
To learn more and points of purchase, take a look at Artlantique's website.
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