Handcrafted in Indonesia, using sustainably-sourced materials of the greatest quality, OMBAI is designed for those who want to live in harmony with the elements.
New to the region, OMBAI are solid wood specialists who ensure their environmental footprint is minimal. Their sustainable collection is handcrafted by artisans using age-old techniques such as Shou-sugi-ban, an ancestral Japanese wood curation technique that consists of burning the wood for durability. Not only is this skill eco-friendly but it also gives furniture unmatched allure.
According to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), sustainability is actually a crucial factor for three-quarters of consumers when they are buying furniture.
So what makes furniture more sustainable? Other than upcycling or upselling it once you’re finished with it of course… Using use renewable, reclaimed or recycled materials in the manufacturing. Making sure the materials used have minimal chemicals, including in the varnishing and also using local materials and local fabricators to save on transportation.
These are my top pics:
Vilya Oval Coffee Table Sugar Wood, crafted from natural Sugar wood with a burnt black finish.
Briza Bench Natural Suar Wood, crafted from natural Suar wood.
Rimba Rope Detail Armchair Teak Wood, featuring a blend of natural materials, such as wood, metal and rope.
OMBAI has now opened at the new Goshi warehouses in Al Quoz, Dubai.
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