Founded by Kara Douwma, Uncommon Ancestor creates finely crafted footstools with bespoke embroidery. Each design begins with a story and set of hand-drawn motifs; the design is then translated into embroidery by London artisans using a thoughtful combination of stitches and threads on a rich velvet base. The embroidery sits on top of a solid walnut frame that’s handmade in a small workshop in East London. The final piece invites the owner to dive deeper into the meaning behind the embroidered motifs so they become a part of their own story.