Featured in the Rolling Seas Bilinga x Three Birds makeover!
A gorgeous woven basket pendant light shade, handcrafted with native ilala palm by traditional makers using time-honoured techniques in the heart of Africa.
Now available in six sizes:
55-59cm diameter
60-64cm diameter
65-69cm diameter
70-74cm diameter
75-79cm diameter
80+cm diameter.
*Sizes indicate the approximate diameter across the opening of the pendant shade.
Our stunning dancing baskets, with their warm tones and beautiful weave, have been transformed into a beautiful, softly curving pendant light with a light ring woven into the basket for easy installation with your existing pendant light fitting.
Handcrafted in the Southern Province of Zambia, home of the stunning Victoria Falls and Zambezi River, each pendant light shade is completely unique, with no two the same and each telling the story of the weaver. Created with sustainable materials, each purchase empowers artisans to continue their craft while supporting their families.
ITEM DETAILS
Sizes and colours vary due to the handmade nature of the item. Colours can vary according to what season the pendant was woven in, and can develop in time after installation, usually becoming slightly darker. We are happy to send photos of your exact pendants if you need to choose a particular shade to ensure your satisfaction prior to shipping, as returns on this basis are not accepted.
CARE
Pendant lights can be reshaped if required after shipping by wetting the basket prior to installation and inserting a dry towel inside the basket to shape it to the required dimensions. Let dry overnight. Keep your pendant light shade clean by dusting or wiping gently with a cloth.
Each pendant light comes with a metal ring woven in to fit into a standard pendant kit. The ring has an E27 sized insert which can be removed to accommodate larger pendant light kit (please see photo showing light ring measurements).
Electric light fitting not included - pendant light kits can be easily purchased at most hardware stores appropriate for your electrical requirements.
We recommend that your lights be installed by a licensed electrician to ensure that they are installed correctly. If required by relevant safety standards, a fireproofing spray can be applied regularly. recommend that your lights be installed by a licensed electrician.
Photo credit #1: Pineapple Traders (stockist). Please do not use without permission