Aya Console by Theurbanative

Also available: Aya light

The Aya console is inspired by Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti in West Africa. The Adinkra symbols hail from the the Ashanti and Akan kingdoms of West Africa, which today span from Senegal to Nigeria. Each symbol of the Adinkra, represents a collection of related concepts around an ideal. To wear, use, or be given an Adinkra is to call on and/or embody the those ideals in life and practice. The console is based on the symbol of the fern which symbolises endurance & resourcefulness. This console comprises of a steel structure, with a handcrafted ostrich eggshell top by Avoova and brass plate details. The varying elements brought together in the completion of this console are evidence of the triumph of creative collaboration, Craft & continuous shared story telling.

TheUrbanative is a contemporary South African furniture and product design company based in Johannesburg.
The furniture and products are differentiated by the juxtaposition of abstracted African heritage inspirations with the functionality & aesthetic qualities of modern furniture silhouettes, materials & technologies; whilst guided by the philosophies of storytelling, Craft, collaboration and design evolution.
All of the products are designed and manufactured in South Africa. Started in 2017 by Mpho Vackier (a process engineer turned interior &furniture designer), TheUrbanative’s work is a constant exploration of the role of culture and heritage representations. Along with that concepts of visibility & representation of African cultures in modern societies with the ultimate intention of telling African stories through modern furniture and product design.