A Stage That Grows With the Place | Kochattante Kōlāyi

At KOKO, we are slowly building the Kalam.

And for the stage backdrop, we didn’t want to bring in something that would simply be put up for an event and taken down later.

We wanted something that would become part of the place.

So we started with bamboo poles and betel leaf vines.

The betel vines are slowly filling the backdrop, creating a natural green wall. On both sides, we are training pepper plants to climb up the poles.

Nothing complicated.

Just bamboo, plants, rope and a little patience.

The best part is that it isn’t finished yet.

The vines will keep growing. The pepper plants will find their way up. The backdrop will change with the seasons.

That is exactly how we want KOKO to grow too.

Slowly.

Naturally.

One little thing at a time.

See it taking shape 🌿

Curious to see how the stage is coming together?

Watch the work-in-progress video here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0HPiUC2D1-E?si=KxjhPnICjaIJgiri&themeRefresh=1

The vines are still young, but the idea is already taking root.

KOKO Kalam. 

A stage that grows with the place. 🌿

Kochattante Kōlāyi

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