Ziwani Coat Stand
Handcrafted by marimart
The Ziwani Coat Stand is a freestanding metal coat rack handcrafted in Kenya. The frame rises from a rounded, footed base to a decorative scrolled crown, with tiers of upturned hooks set around a central post. Each curl and hook has been shaped and joined by hand, giving the piece a considered, slightly irregular character that machine-made racks lack. The stand is built entirely from metal in a dark, matte black finish. Slim scrollwork forms the top flourish and the splayed feet, while the straight central column keeps the whole piece steady and upright. Two rings of hooks sit at different heights, so longer coats and shorter bags can hang without crowding one another. The surface reads smooth and even under indirect light. A coat stand like this works best in an entryway or hallway, near the front door where jackets, scarves and bags are set down and picked up through the day. In the photograph it holds a wool coat and a leather tote beside a console table, a lamp and a woven basket. It suits narrow corners and reaches upward rather than outward, leaving floor space clear. Buying this coat rack from a Kamara maker connects you directly to Kenya's metalworking tradition, where scrap and rod steel are heated, bent and welded into everyday furniture by hand. Each stand carries the small marks of that process. No two are ever exactly alike.
Price: KES 4,200
Material: metal
Dimensions: H 195cm
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture