Unique and fantastic
Are you looking to illuminate and surprise? This Wall Light is beautifully woven with a creative shape and will decorate your wall artistically with imaginative light patterns (measuring approximately 38cm x 27 cm) it will be an exciting element on your wall whether on or off.
This light can be accumulated with the other ADMIRADOR.
Details
The lamp was designed in our studio by Sara Efia Reddin, based on a traditional woven fan reconsidered it make an artistic wall decoration.
This natural woven wall light is entirely woven by hand using a traditional basket weaving technic from Bolgatanga, in the north of Ghana. The delicate open weave stripes spread light patterns across walls. The lamp is assembled with care to order in our workshop with a black wall support, twisted cable with plug (that can be hidden if you prefer), certified electrics.
Woven with the grass Veta Vera, which is naturally durable. This beautiful Wall lamp is magnificent next to your bed, in a living room or along a hallway.
Technique
Basket weaving from Bolgatanga is a a traditional African weaving technic. The grass Veta Vera grows locally. The reeds are twisted by hand and small batches are coloured using vegetable or food dyes in cauldrons.
The weaving is tight and smooth. Our lamps are woven by an association of weavers, these weavers have honed their art to make our contemporary shapes.
This lamp is takes around 2 days to weave.
Why choose this wall lamp… ?
To own one of our lamps, is to encourage the modernisation of a wonderful tradition, inspiring and supporting the weaving communities by introducing their art to the contemporary design world.
Characteristics
The lamp is sold with :
1.5 meters of silk covered twisted cable with switch and CE plug, colour Black;
E14 Black lamp holder ;
CE certified electrics bought in Europe ;
Structure woven by hand, height approximately 27 cm and width approximately 38 cm ;
Available in 3 colours : Natural/Midnight (black), Natural/Ginger (terracotta) and Natural/Noisette (earthy brown),
Please note : we recommend, using a LED bulb max. 8w
Please do not forget that this lamp is woven by hand and the slight differences in shape and colour are completely normal. Please also remember that the material is natural and therefore we do not recommend them for use outside or on terraces or hanging in a hot humid room in front of a window. The colours are natural and may fade if hung in direct sunlight.
Golden Editions believes that artisanal is the new luxury. Our lamps and cushions are made by hand to be treasured..
10 % of the sale price (before tax) goes torwards charitable initiatives within the weaving comunities we work with.