Kaikale x Alexander Mihel
Kaikale is an India-based furniture brand rooted in local craftsmanship and people-driven making. In collaboration with the Scandinavian architect Alexander Mihel, the work brings together traditional Indian carpentry and Scandinavian design principles. Kaikale x Alexander Mihel presents a furniture collection developed over 2,5 years through a hands-on collaborative process. The collection is made using carpentry-based methods, working with established hardwoods and also experimenting with non-forest timber such as coconut timber. In India, the coconut tree has traditionally been fully utilised, with every part used. The furniture continues this approach by giving coconut wood a long life as durable, long-lasting pieces.
During 3daysofdesign, Kaikale x Alexander Mihel presents a new series of seating shown for the first time, as part of Framing. The collection is developed through carpentry-based methods, combining established hardwoods with coconut timber, a material rarely used in contemporary furniture. In India, the coconut tree has traditionally been used in full. This work builds on that logic, introducing coconut wood as a durable material with long-term value. It also engages with knowledge sharing, supporting a natural education in non-forest timber.
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