our
SERVICES
Tailored to Perfection. Proudly South African.
Outdoor Cushions
We provide a bespoke manufacturing service, starting at the design phase, including site visits for Cape Town based projects; to materials selection and procurement; to pattern design and prototypes (on request); right through to delivery and installation. All our CMT manufacturing is done in-house hence we are in full control of the production process from start to finish.
We specify the highest performance textile ranges from the major fabric houses, mills or local agencies; and offer sound advice on the best fabric compositions and coatings, ensuring that your cushions are durable and lasting. In addition, offering a full CMT service, should you prefer to supply your own fabric.
Our premium quality foam and padding in our cushions, with the optimal combination of layers, achieves the desired level and longevity required for the intended application and environment.
Meticulous focus on all aspects of each custom-made design – from seam construction & edge detailing, to pattern matching and symmetry sets Ikira's soft furnishings apart.
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Project: ZA_Nettleton 199 - ARRCC | Photographer - Adam Letch | Exterior Soft Furnishings - IKIRA
"Ikira is
definitely my number one choice
for outdoor cushions."
Paul Kovensky - MD of The Kove Collection
"Ikira is definitely my number one choice for outdoor cushions.
They have been supplying the Kove Collection’s group of restaurants and hotels for almost a decade. From Constantia to Clifton, indoors and out, Ikira’s cushions look great, last long and are easy to maintain. Best of all is that Ikira can customize any shape in any fabric to achieve exactly what we want. I highly recommend them!"
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Protective
Furniture Covers
Covering your outdoor furnishings extends their lifespan by limiting their exposure to harsh elements like UV rays, organic matter, and salt deposits. Ikira manufactures protective Ripstop covers customized to fit your furniture and cushions enabling you to shield your outdoor furniture investment from harsh conditions. We especially recommend them for oiled timber products which need regular re-oiling from UV exposure; as well as for furniture and cushions left outdoors at seaside properties. The high level of salt deposits that are experienced by coastally situated real estate is extremely detrimental.
These durable, all-weather covers help to significantly reduce the required cleaning and maintenance, and increase the lifespan of outdoor tables, chairs, sofas and accessories.
meet
THE MAKER
Ikira was founded in 2000 by Kari Duveen. Based in picturesque Cape Town, South Africa, Kari leads her team in the meticulous production of bespoke soft furnishings with her hands-on approach.
With a passion for contemporary design and luxurious spaces, as well as a keen eye for detail, Kari uses her decades of experience to guide clients throughout the ordering process, from fabric and foam selections to the finer details of seam position and edge detail options like piping and top-stitching. You can expect to receive personalised service and expert advice, with final results that strive to exceed expectations.
Kove Collection – Baptiste Rooftop Pool, Bar & Lounge – Camps Bay | Exterior Soft Furnishings – IKIRA
Kove Collection – Baptiste Rooftop Pool, Bar & Lounge – Camps Bay | Exterior Soft Furnishings – IKIRA
our
CLIENTS
Ikira is proud to supply some of the most exclusive clientele across the globe, from high-end retailers, hotels, and architects to award-winning game lodges and private residences in the most sought-after locations in the world. Please take a moment to browse through our gallery and view some of our past projects.
Decorative Scatter
Cushions
Inside & Outside
Ikira manufactures decorative scatter cushions for both indoor and outdoor use. We offer a range of seam detailing, from knife-edge, to piping, tassels, flanges, Turkish corners and gussets. We help you to select the best suited stuffing and lining based on your application. Our range of fillings include a feather-down combination for indoor rooms; and unicurl or luxury microfibre for outdoor areas. Each cover and inner is made in-house so you can specify any size of cushion required and select whether you would like the inners to be soft and puffy, firmer for support, or channeled to help keep the cushion flatter and the filling in place. Layering scatter cushions in complementary colours and textures adds comfort, luxury and that designer touch. Let us help you to achieve the picture-perfect appeal from the pages of a décor magazine.
Custom
Beanbags
Inside & Outside
From oversized piping to exposed seams, we can design any size and shape you require. From chairs to loungers to ottomans, Ikira’s bespoke beanbags feature specially designed channeled inners to maintain their intended shape. Fillings are selected based on whether the product is going to be utilized in an indoor or outdoor environment. All our outer covers are removable and washable, with extra-wide openings for ease of use. Inners have a double layer of lining so the filling is protected from leaking and spilling out, with easy to re-fill channels so you can maintain the fullness of your beanbag for years to come. Comfortable and practical, our beanbags are a trendy, stylish way to add extra informal seating to both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Exclusive -
Neospand Lining
Exclusive to Ikira, Neospand is a UV stable, waterproof, and anti-microbial lining layer available to clients who would like to leave their cushions exposed to rain without the foam becoming saturated. The Neospand lining is a closed-cell, expanded PVC cover that sits between the foam and the outer upholstery layer. Its function is to keep water from penetrating the foam during wet weather. As soon as the sun dries the outer cover, cushions can be immediately utilized since the inner foam remains dry. Unlike other quick drying systems where water is allowed to flow through the foam, no drainage vents are needed on the underside of the outer cover, so use of both sides of the cushion is retained. The waterproof Neospand lining is a completely separate layer to the fabric cover facilitating updating, or inter-changing of colour schemes by simply replacing the removable outer cover.