Bambutaka

A decolonial fusion of heritage and modernism. The Bambutaka is a bold reimagining of the iconic Filipino Butaka—merged with the radical geometry of Gerrit Rietveld’s Red and Blue Chair. This unexpected union bridges two worlds: indigenous comfort and European modernism, reinterpreted through the lens of tropical materiality and Filipino soul. Crafted from sustainably treated bamboo and built to endure, the Bambutaka is more than furniture—it is an act of cultural reclamation. By elevating native forms with global design dialogue, it challenges colonial narratives and asserts a new design language: rooted, resilient, and regenerative.