COQUE EN PÂTE

The Coques en pâte (shell paste) objects are made using a 100% natural, biodegradable composite material based on peanut shells. It offers a cheap, non-toxic alternative to the materials that are typically available in Burkina Faso for making household objects. All of the ingredients are produced locally.


materials: peanut shells, resin & natural fibres
dimensions: chair 70 x 55 x 70 cm / lamp ø 19 x 26 cm
— 2013 Edition

CHRISTOPHE MACHETDesigner,FRANCE

CHRISTOPHE MACHET
Designer,
FRANCE

MAURICE NAGOLODesigner,BURKINA FASO

MAURICE NAGOLO
Designer,
BURKINA FASO