ISICHOLO is a hat that completes the attire of the Zulu or northern Nguni women. The ISICHOLO hat represent and extension of traditional hairstyles and can symbolise cultural, social and personal meanings. The form of the ISICHOLO, or married woman’s hat developed form a 19th century colonial hairstyle. It was worn as a sign of respect to one’s husband and his family like a modern wedding ring. In the early 20th century, a removable hat replaces the hairstyle. the form is a flaring disklike shape, is constructed of the human hair the reddish hue associates with beauty and femininity
ISICHOLO bar stool is created as a symbol of beauty and femininity.
PRODUCT FEATURES
ISICHOLO bar stool is made of wood, polished deep brass with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. the Bar stool embodies the form of the ISICHOLO hat. It features a tapering stand finished with brass and tribal scars with the upholstered set that forms the hat.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦
DIMENTIONS
W 35 CM | D 35 CM | H 100 CM SEAT HIGHT 100 CM
W 13.8 IN | D 13.8 IN | H 39.4 IN SEAT HIGHT 39.4 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
* Metal work, metal cutting, welding, polishing
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
*Wood, polished brass, red fabric
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size, brass tone/colour as well as the colour of fabric available with an upcharge. Tribal scarification remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth
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