Lozi Stool Square 05 Due to their nomadic lifestyle

Due to their nomadic lifestyle the Turkana people are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

Often the bowls have a distinctive and unusual flared lip which is the result of an intensive process where the wood is softened with water and then bound with strips of leather which are tightened over a period of time until the desired shape is achieved

due the artisanal process and delicate nature

Woven by hand

every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

Lozi Stool Square 05 Due to their nomadic lifestyleThese Lozi stools have been hand carved with indigenous wood by the Lozi people of Zambia. Each stool has unique carving details on the stool legs and are finished with a natural leather hide seat. These stools would have been used for day to day tasks as well as for meetings and ceremonies. Carved by hand, our square Lozi stools are one of a kind pieces for your home. As they are vintage pieces the wood and leather hide has developed rich patina and