The Kompa Collection was created in a collaborative effort between Fendi and Mabeo. Mabeo is a Botswana, Afrida-based furniture and accessories brand that worked with artisans across the country to develop a unique story through furniture.
The collection presents a range of Botswanian techniques and viewpoints through various crafts. With help from Fendi, the Kompa Collection was completed with 10 pieces of unique furniture using interrelated craft methods from across the African country. The collection gets its name from Mabeo's oldest craftsperson and means something that is holistically complete, which is exhibited through the range of craftsmanship. Kompa comprises the Loma Stool, the efo Stool, the Maduo Chair, and more artisanally crafted items, some of which are made using ancient pottery methods.
Image Credit: Mabeo
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Artisanal Furniture Collections
- Opportunity for luxury brands to collaborate with local artisans and showcase unique craftsmanship in furniture design.
- Cultural Fusion Furniture
- Furniture makers can merge different cultural techniques and design perspectives to create innovative and diverse collections.
- Ancient Techniques in Furniture Design
- Revival of ancient pottery and craft methods can bring a new range of innovative furniture design that combines both traditional and contemporary styles.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Furniture
- Luxury furniture brands can explore new collaborations and cultural fusion opportunities with artisans to add unique value to their product offerings.
- Artisanal Accessories
- Artisanal brands can incorporate furniture design into their brand strategy to add value and showcase the range of crafts and techniques they incorporate.
- African Artisans Industry
- African furniture and crafts industry can explore new international partnerships and showcase its cultural uniqueness in furniture design.
