Lesandro Coffee Table

Banana bark is a very fibrous material, so seeing small fibers along the surface of each piece is expected. It can also be harvested in a range of hues, from light caramels to deep mahoganies, so the final color can depend on the batch. Finally, the result can be impacted by the staining/coloration process, leaving each item slightly different from the next, with some areas even appearing white. This variation is what makes banana bark such a special material, honoring its natural origin. Raffia, made from raffia palm trees native to Madagascar and other tropical regions, is harvested by cutting the leaves from the raffia palm trees and then drying them in the sun. Once dry, the leaves are split and the fibers are stripped and sorted based on color, texture, and length. Raffia can vary depending on the amount of sun, humidity, rain, etc. in a season, so some slight differences in color and texture are expected from piece to piece. It can also yellow over time when exposed to excessive moisture, a delicate nod to the beauty of raffia’s evolution as it ages. Ultimately, these characteristics inspire us to design pieces that honor raffia’s natural origin and highlight these notes of individuality.