Iraca Lampshades
Lampshades crafted exclusively for TOAST by women artisans in Colombia supported by Guanabana, a company which focuses on preserving traditional techniques. Each shade is handwoven from sustainably sourced iraca straw fibres, also known as toquilla.
Medium lampshade crafted exclusively for TOAST by women artisans in Colombia supported by Guanabana, which focuses on preserving traditional techniques. Handwoven from iraca straw, also known as toquilla, to a cone shape. With colour-block stripes, creating a hazy impression when the light shines through. Can be hung alongside our other lampshades to create a vibrant installation.
Details
Iraca straw. Gentle dust or damp cloth clean only.
Suitable for indoor use and LED light bulbs only. Sold as a single pendant lampshade only, with no fitting included. When installing a new light fitting, always use a qualified electrician.
Made in Colombia.
Approx. D 43cm.
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Spanish company Guanabana supports women artisans in Columbia. The founder, Almudena Espinosa, grew up with a Columbian mother and was drawn to the country’s culture and people from an early age. She also discovered traditional crafts during her childhood visits, and in 2005, Guanabana was born.
Each design is the product of traditions passed down through generations and kept alive by artisan communities. Guanabana works closely with over 600 craftspeople, most of them women, providing legal, regulated, stable and quality work in areas with scarce resources.
Low-impact materials are used where possible, including sustainably sourced iraca straw fibres, also known as toquilla, which are intricately woven by hand to form unique homeware pieces.