Turning Indigenous Boats (Sampans) into Luxury Furniture

In honor of World Water Day and World Wood Day, we are proud to unveil the Sampan Collection, a collaboration between Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) and ipse ipsa ipsum. This eco-luxury furniture line is a celebration of our oceans, forests, and the rich heritage of the Orang Laut, Singapore’s indigenous seafaring people. Inspired by the Malay Sampan boat — a vessel built with resourcefulness and respect for nature — the Sampan Collection breathes new life into discarded ocean debris and reclaimed wood. These materials, once abandoned, are now transformed into beautiful, sustainable furniture. 🌱

🌍 Why This Matters:

World Water Day focuses on the urgency of sustainable water management. By repurposing marine waste, we help mitigate the growing crisis of ocean pollution.

World Wood Day highlights the importance of repurposed wood as a renewable resource. The Sampan Collection honors this by incorporating reclaimed wood, reducing deforestation and promoting circular design practices.

Every piece in this collection is crafted with natural finishes and resins, free of harmful chemicals, ensuring that your furniture is as safe for your home as it is for the planet. 🌿

🌱 A Call to Action: By purchasing from the Sampan Collection, you directly contribute to OPP's ocean cleanup projects, plastic-to-hydrogen innovations, blue carbon research, and circular design practices. Each piece represents a step toward a more sustainable future.

Join us in celebrating our heritage, supporting the oceans, and embracing the future of sustainable design.

🌍 Learn more about the Sampan Collection: https://lnkd.in/gbx7MM8t