The framework for this piece is made from mango wood, which we love for its natural variations in the grain. A by-product of mango farming, mango trees are initially grown for their fruit, and harvested over a number of years, then once the trees have stopped bearing fruit, they are cut down to allow farmers to plant more trees. Selling the waste material also provides the farmers with a supplementary income. The panelling is woven from jute, a great natural material we love to use as it is a fast-growing, rain-fed crop that has little need for fertilisers or pesticides. It is a natural vegetable fibre that can be spun into strong and durable threads, perfect for weaving into our chair designs.