Seating · Water hyacinth
The Jalkumbhi Sofa
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Jalkumbhi — water hyacinth — is one of the world's most invasive aquatic weeds, spreading across Indian lakes and rivers and choking the ecosystem beneath. We pull it from the water, hand-twist it into yarn, and weave it by hand onto solid Acacia and Mango wood. Every braid along the base is that act of removal, made permanent.
Impact
Invasive weed cleared from waterways
Handwork
0
Frame
Acacia or Mango, walnut-polished
Hand-Twisted Water Hyacinth
Pulled from Indian lakes where it smothers aquatic life, dried and hand-twisted into a strong, UV-tolerant yarn. Natural, indoor–outdoor.
Dimensions & materials +
- Dimensions
- 57.5″ × 27.5″ × 25.5″
- Frame
- Solid Acacia / Mango wood, walnut-polished
- Weave
- Hand-twisted water hyacinth yarn
- Upholstery
- Cotton
- Use
- Indoor–outdoor
Care & use +
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Wipe the weave with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Water hyacinth is a natural fibre that ages gracefully — bring indoors or cover during heavy sustained rain. The wood frame benefits from occasional oiling to maintain its finish.
Shipping & delivery +
Free shipping across India, 5–9 working days. International orders: freight calculated at checkout based on destination.
The Jalkumbhi story +
Water hyacinth — Jalkumbhi in Hindi — is one of the world's most destructive invasive aquatic weeds. Once it takes hold in a lake or river, it spreads at alarming speed, forming dense mats that block sunlight, strip oxygen from the water, and drive out fish, birds, and the communities that depend on them. We harvest it at the source, dry and hand-twist the stems into a resilient yarn at our own facility, then send it to artisans in Bagru who weave it by hand onto frames of solid Acacia or Mango wood. The act of making the sofa is the act of clearing the water. Slight natural variation in colour and texture is the mark of that process.
