Whether it is the symmetrical designs of Morocco, the vibrant colours of India or the warm tones of Africa, traditional fabric continually stands out against contemporary designs.
The love for African touch designs as is currently the wave with a number of Kenyans embracing kitenge designs for attires and ladies going all natural with hairstyles, has just gone a notch higher with office furniture.
The allure has caught up with renowned luxury furniture maker in Nairobi, Panesar Circa, which has been in existence since 1940s. When you visit their showroom along Mombasa Road, the bold and vibrant African fabric colours on bespoke furniture pieces cannot go unnoticed.
“For the past one and a half years we have embraced African themed fabric to give meaning to the made in Kenya by Kenyans tagline – since that is what we do,” says Vir Panesar, a third generation of the Panesar family and the chief operating officer and executive director.
Funky offices
Their line of office conference tables and boardroom seats include the signature Entebbe chairs—designed in the shape of a typical office chair but with added comfort in the upholstery and curved back.