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All our current products are made by hand so each item varies slightly.
Most of our products are made in the Philippines which, whilst not the safest country in the region nor is it the cheapest to manufacture, has honest labour structures in place which enable us to audit wages, working conditions and sustainable materials which come from renewable sources which can be traced. It is worth mentioning that no natural material either from land or sea is endangered, and we take all possible steps that our products are ethically sourced & produced. Many of our products are UK designed, and all are exclusive to Oh! within the UK.
Vine- jungle vine strands inlaid with resin
Our Darter vases (sold in pairs) use Jungle Vine, which we split into thin strips and veneer onto the fibreglass darter shape. All our vine vases have a similar appearance to stripey wood, so it is worth mentioning that these are in fact long vine strands. Jungle vine has to be conditioned after being cut, so we dry them for around one month to reduce the moisture content and then work with it immediately. We then infill the spaces in between the jungle vine strips with coloured resin, wait for that to cure, then smooth and polish to a finish that passes our QC. The vases are then painted in the appropriate colour and have the base covered in black felt.
At first we wanted real horn from domesticated animals; this proved impossible. Although we all want to use as much of a renewable resource as possible we found that some western European cultures (mainly British) felt more comfortable with resin horn rather than the real thing. There would have been supply issues as well, as the Tuskany console and side table with its familiar shape clearly had to be made in resin.
We use Bi-Cast leather rather than full hide as it is readily obtainable, easy to clean and hard wearing.
Cleaning and Care.
Please do not put water inside any vases as leaks may damage the vase or any furniture it may be standing on. Do not allow the outside of the vases to be soaked, or expose to bright sunlight or heat, as this could cause them to de-laminate. A light polish using household spray wax polish is fine for all items.
Banana Leaf Bags
The Banana Leaf Bags are actually made from the fluffy bark of the coconut tree. This is laminated to fabric using a natural glue for flexibility and strength. Coco mesh, as it's called, is an additional income for coconut farmers and a sustainable crop. The process involves only washing in water and no bleach or other chemicals are used.
MATERIAL & MANUFACTURE INFORMATION AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS