Shifting Trend in Furniture Industry:
The making of household materials using wood has been part of Ethiopian history for centuries. Furniture manufacturing has also seen a rise in the last decade. With the ever-growing construction of hotels and residences of different types, the furniture business has been entertaining quite a surge in demand in recent years. However, the expected benefits of this rising demand have been lost to imports with little appetite for locally manufactured furnishings. However, a slowly shifting interest of the public in locally manufactured furniture might see a more expanding local sector with a potential for exports, writes EBR’s Trualem Asmare.
It is believed that furniture design in Ethiopia dates back to the Axumite dynasty, one of the ancient civilizations in the world. Ethiopian furniture has lived as a reflection of the history of the country in a designed materialistic form. Furniture plays a crucial role in interior design in Ethiopia with a historical-cultural mix being augmented by western trends. The matter is also influenced by trade relations with Arabia, India, and Rome that have lasted for centuries. One can now see the evident various types, designs, shapes, and materials of the furniture.
As much as the use of the different kinds of woods to create home furniture has been part of the country’s history, its advancement doesn’t represent its age. Ethiopian furniture has been dependent on imported raw materials and products. According to Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry, the country imports 30Pct of the finished furniture it demands from abroad. However, the figure is much higher when considering the volume of imports of inputs and semi-processed materials. Hotels, apartments, and governmental offices are among the groups of the major customers of imported furniture.
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We are happy to announce that Lykie Events Ltd, Prana Events, and ATP (African trade partners) have signed an agreement of understanding with the Association of Designers of Kenya (ADKE). The agreement's goal is to establish a framework for the companies' interaction, engagement, and collaboration in order to advance the furniture, interior, and finishing industry value chain in the east African region.
We were delighted to be part of The Construction Sector Dialogue themed "creating sustainable solutions in the construction sector."
The conference was held @the Serena hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is Wood Staining?
Before we tell you how to stain wood, it’s important to know what wood staining or refinishing actually is.
To stain wood, you’ll need a freshly sanded wood surface. From there, you apply a coat of stain to transform the wood’s color or emphasize the wood grain.
The process of staining and sanding a piece of wood is called refinishing. When you refinish a wood surface you strip the wood of any pre-existing varnish or stain.
Next, apply a new coat of stain followed by a wood finish of your choice, such as polyurethane, and that’s it!
Don’t forget to take a look at this amazing woodworking guide to learn more about paints and stains on wood and what you can do with it!
