Weaving Wood Cabinet is a trapezoidal walnut cabinet featuring three side panels constructed from a woven walnut veneer textile. The weaving density varies across the surface, producing a subtle gradient in texture. This manual process, not achievable through mechanical means, combines the structural rigidity of wood with the pliability of textile. When exposed to sunlight, the surface casts layered shadows, and the alignment of the wood grain contributes to a consistent visual rhythm.

Kewei Zhao is a furniture and product designer based in the United States. She holds a degree in Industrial Design from the China Academy of Art and a Master’s degree in Furniture Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. In 2024, she founded Studio ZKW, an independent practice focused on developing furniture and objects through material exploration and spatial research. Her work draws from abstract natural references and emphasizes the poetic relationship between nature atmosphere and contemporary living environments.

ZKW Studio is dedicated to cultivating natural tranquility within living spaces. By integrating abstract natural elements with self-developed materials, the studio embarks on a journey into the wild, bringing back new inspirations transformed into furniture design. With a poetic design language and a distinctive artistic perspective, ZKW Studio explores new possibilities for the home and modern living.