Bahari Sofa
Handcrafted by The MI Interiors in 005, Upper Savannah, Nairobi, Kenya
The Bahari Sofa is a two-seat upholstered sofa handcrafted in Kenya. Its rolled arms and deep, low back give it a relaxed, traditional shape that reads as unhurried rather than formal. Each piece is built and covered by hand, so the lines are drawn by a maker rather than a machine. The result is a sofa with quiet character and an honest, lived-in warmth. The frame is wrapped in a pale, textured woven upholstery in a soft cream tone. Two loose seat cushions sit level along the front, and the generously scrolled arms curl inward at each end. The weave carries a subtle, close grain across the surface, and the low base rests on short dark feet. Proportions are broad and grounded, with the seat set comfortably deep. This sofa suits a sitting room built around soft light and natural materials. It pairs easily with a jute rug, a timber coffee table and a scattering of patterned cushions, as shown here. The neutral covering sits well against warm wood and greenery, and the roomy seat makes it a natural place for reading, conversation or a slow morning. Buying from a Kamara maker connects you directly to Kenya's furniture workshops, where upholstery and joinery are still shaped by hand. Each sofa reflects the judgement of the person who made it. Small variations in weave and line are part of that process, and they mark the piece as individual rather than mass-produced.
Price: KES 36,000
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture