Product Description
This piece is a conversation between strength and tenderness and a celebration of nature’s capacity for renewal. Crafted from discarded coconut shells and invasive water hyacinth, two materials once seen as environmental waste burdens. The hardness of the coconut shell and the softness of the woven hyacinth fiber symbolizing tension and transformation. The entire piece rests on a frame sculpted from papier-mâché, reinforcing the narrative that waste itself can be reborn into new, purposeful beauty. This work invites viewers to rethink resilience: not as resistance alone, but as the artful embrace of change, where the hard and soft co-create a new story.
Material
Water hyacinth, coconut shells and papier-mâché.
Size
17” height x 37.5” mid point circumference.
Care Instructions
• Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush
• Keep away from moisture and humid environments
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
• Do not soak or wash with water
• Spot clean gently when necessary
• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain its natural beauty
MitiMeth is an indigenous, award-winning social enterprise creating hand-crafted products from water weeds and other agricultural residues. It empowers local artisans, transforms agricultural waste into stylish, functional designs, and has earned recognition nationally and internationally for its innovative, sustainable approach.
