The “Sweet Ivory” Sugar Cane Stool
Sugar cane, a beloved staple in warm temperate regions worldwide, is not merely a source of sweetness but a versatile asset with untapped potential. In today's sugar-centric industry, the plant is often discarded after extracting its prized contents, neglecting its myriad of other valuable uses. Tanzania, where sugar cane is a prized commercial crop, holds a unique opportunity to explore sustainable craftsmanship and harness the plant's versatility to propel its agricultural backbone into a regenerative future.
Through my project I aim to put a spotlight on the east african region and review new ways of tackling agricultural waste as well as the opportunities exploring new sustainable applications in furniture design using natural materials not conventionally applied.