# Native Weaving Furniture Carolina Ortega Designed the Bamba Collection Inspired by Colombian Art By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamba-collection References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/bamba-collection-carolina-ortega/) & [carolina-ortega](https://www.carolina-ortega.com/) Carolina Ortega is a Colombian industrial designer and she drew inspiration from her native heritage to create the Bamba collection. The furniture collection recalls the [traditional Colombian art of weaving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) and the word "bamba" is an indigenous term for "[majestic tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series)." The name is to represent growth and change, which Ortega links back to the concept of experiencing a change in seasons that create the person who we are. The Bamba collection enables users to reflect upon themselves through the design of [textiles woven by hand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood) and inspired by Colombian culture. This infusion is meant to represent balance, specifically the balance that grounds us in ourselves and the world around us. The furniture is constructed from a blend of materials including wood, aluminum and plastic in a range of colorful textiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Traditional Art-inspired Furniture:** There is an opportunity for designers to create furniture collections that draw inspiration from traditional art forms, creating unique and culturally rich pieces. - **Hand-woven Textiles:** The use of hand-woven textiles in furniture design presents an opportunity for businesses to embrace artisanal craftsmanship and sustainability. - **Cross-cultural Influences:** Designers can explore the blending of different cultural influences to create furniture collections that resonate with diverse audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for unique, culturally inspired pieces by incorporating traditional art and craftsmanship. - **Textile Production:** The textile production industry can explore collaborations with furniture designers to create hand-woven fabrics for upholstery, offering sustainable and artisanal alternatives. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace cross-cultural influences in their designs, incorporating unique and diverse elements that resonate with clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel Tonal Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombom-collection.md) - [Hammock-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmera.md) - [Handcrafted Traditional Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-collection.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Material-Centric Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-road-exhibition.md) - [Playful Structural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Braided Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition.md) - [Iranian-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saba-yazdjerdi.md)