Wrought Iron Sensibility

At one point they were known as outdoor or patio features but today wrought iron furniture and accessories are invading indoor space and there is nowhere else where this is more apparent than at shopping retreat, Totem Shumba Estate in Umwinsidale.

For the Afro-chic aficionado, Totem Shumba’s attractiveness lies in the display of incredible wrought designs dressed or accessorised with pieces from different parts of Africa and Asia. You will find collectables from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and India just to name a few. A journey that would take you across this multi- cultural, coloured and textured continents.   

 

Owner of Totem Shumba, Gloria Ndoro-Mukombachoto says, “The distinction between our wrought iron works with other outlets’ work is that we work with it on a daily basis, we believe it is a warm product – we live it, breath it, touch it, feel it and we understand it totally. What we are doing is creating, designing, bending wrought iron and dressing it up so that it can bring warmth for interiors and exteriors for the home or the office.”

Every room at the shop presents treasures that tell an array of stories with wrought iron as the principal character. Cushions, wood, glass, mirrors, lamps, candles among many items are coupled with expertly designed wrought iron models. Tonga door furniture is also a main feature at Totem Shumba. Tonga doors can just be hung as decorative items or designed to be part of the wrought iron furniture and the way they are designing this furniture at Totem Shumba is breathtaking to say the least. 5% of net profit of all Tonga product sales is donated to Zubo Zubo, a non-profit organization run by a Tonga woman for Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley.  “How people end up with good living spaces has a lot to do with their imaginations and their own interpretation. We  want people  to  create  their own  stories because as a homeowner, one  should  be  able to make  a statement that is  distinctly yours,” adds Gloria. 



 Totem Shumba Estate consists of the wrought iron metal studio, collectables gallery and self-catering accommodation and a hosting venue for corporate and small functions, Totem Shumba Estate has introduced a new initiative dubbed the Totem Shumba Creative Theatre, which encourages innovative creatives to come up with their own designs. Once the design has been registered with them, it will be produced and named after its creator.



  12-holder muti -candle stand



Durability and weather resistance are the two best aspects of wrought iron furniture. Besides this, it is forever in style and it has an elegant look and in general matches almost every kind of house style. You can find wrought iron furniture suitable for modern as well as antique and old-fashioned décor. Due to their metal construction, these products are practically indestructible and they can hold any weight and size without being even slightly damaged.

   

Totem Shumba recently launched a new division called, Tonga @ Totem Shumba where wrought iron products are finished with Tonga artefacts. With the exception of Tonga doors, Tonga stools and Tonga drums, all products sold at Tonga @ Totem Shumba are manufactured within their metal studio.

For the homeowner who is looking for egde, relevance and uber Afro-sophistication or those seeking a fresh look in their offices and boardrooms, Totem Shumba is an ideal shopping spot. Visit Totem Shumba, 2001 Wayhill Lane West,Umwinsidale, Harare,  0773 654 892; totemshumba@gmail.com.