Raffia Boho Lampshade – Hanging Lamp – Pendant Light – Handwoven Ceiling Light with Long Fringes (3 sizes Ø 30/40/50 cm) KALIMA
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Handcrafted with care by skilled artisans on the island of Java, Kalima showcases exceptional craftsmanship using sustainable materials like raffia and banana fibre. Its metal frame, complete with an integrated ring for securing the light bulb, ensures both stability and effortless installation. Available in three sizes – 30 cm, 40 cm, and 50 cm in diameter – you’re sure to find the perfect option for your space.
The harmonious design seamlessly complements interiors that embrace natural materials and muted colour palettes, such as the modern boho or refined Japandi styles. Kalima also works wonderfully in sheltered outdoor spaces, like covered patios, adding a tropical vibe. Please note that the cable and bulb are not included but can be easily sourced in your preferred colour and length from any hardware store.
Our Kalima lampshades are meticulously handcrafted using traditional methods on the island of Java, Indonesia. We place great importance on fair wages and good working conditions. The use of high-quality natural materials and the skilled craftsmanship of our artisans emphasize the sustainability and quality of this product. This way, you can be confident in receiving an eco-friendly and long-lasting accessory for your home that helps to preserve cultural heritage in the form of beautiful handicrafts.
Also note our other listings – in our shop you will find many different baskets, home accessories and bags made from sustainable materials under fair production conditions.
➤ Our Kalima lampshade at a glance:
• Inviting Atmosphere: The raffia lampshade emits softly diffused, warm lighting that creates a cosy and calming mood
• Striking Focal Point: With its tropical design and long fringes, Kalima stands out as a statement piece, adding a touch of exotic flair to your home with minimal effort
• Handcrafted Quality: Each lampshade is meticulously woven by skilled artisans using durable, sustainable natural materials
• Easy Installation: Kalima's lightweight design, paired with an integrated ring for securing the bulb, ensures effortless setup and a secure fit
• Flexible Accessories: While the cable and bulb are not included, you can easily customise your setup with components available at any hardware shop
• Three Sizes: Available in diameters of 30 cm (S), 40 cm (M), and 50 cm (L), ensuring the perfect fit for any space
• 100% handmade and fair trade
• Lightning-fast shipping, the packaging is plastic-free
➤ Dimensions & weight:
S: 30x31 cm; 1.00 kg
M: 40x49 cm; 1.38 kg
L: 50x55 cm; 1.60 kg
(diameter x height (without fringes))
Our products are artfully crafted individual pieces. They may vary slightly in size, color and shape due to the production by hand and natural variations in materials.
➤ Shipping:
• We are shipping with DHL from our warehouse in Germany, the packaging is plastic-free
• The delivery time within the EU is only 2 to 5 working days
➤ The sustainable main material: Raffia
The raffia used by our production partners is harvested from the leaves of the Gebang palm, which thrives in the tropical, swampy regions of Indonesia. The fan-shaped leaves are carefully collected without causing damage, and then cut into fine fibers. These fibers are gently sun-dried to enhance their natural strength and are either woven directly into baskets or twisted into cords, which are also used in various handmade home accessories like placemats. Raffia not only represents sustainable and stylish home decor but also preserves centuries-old craftsmanship and promotes the responsible use of natural resources.
Other materials: Banana fibre, metal frame
➤ Our production partners: Selected according to fair trade criteria
When selecting our local production partners, we emphasise fair payment, safe working conditions and reasonable working hours. We work exclusively with small family businesses that have a maximum of 20 to 30 employees. They are all experienced craftspeople of legal age. Older people in particular, who can no longer work in agriculture, benefit from jobs in handicrafts, allowing them to use the skills they have learnt from an early age to earn money and pass on traditional production methods to the younger generation. They have often told us how happy they are to be able to create something meaningful with this work and earn a good living. As all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process generates hardly any greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the companies.
➤ The production process: from raw material to finished lampshade
Our Kalima lampshades are crafted by skilled artisans on the Indonesian island of Java. The process begins with the careful hand-forming of a metal frame into the distinctive conical shape. Artisans then weave delicate strands of banana fibre into the frame with meticulous precision, securing them with a network of raffia cords. Finally, the long fringes are knotted to the base of the lampshade as the finishing touch. Depending on the size, each lampshade takes approximately two to three hours to complete.
| Material | Raffia, Metal, Jute |
| Color | Beige |
| Made in | Indonesia |
| Brand location | Germany |
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The name “Soeji” (pronounced soo-ji) comes from Javanese and means something like “pure” or “unadulterated” - exactly what our products are all about. When we came across several small wickerwork workshops during a stay in one of the founder's home country Indonesia in the summer of 2019, we quickly recognized the potential of these great products. We got into conversation with the owners and it became clear that they were interested in realizing our designs. Since then we have designed and produced many great products based on traditional patterns, put together a small but beautiful range of products and finally made them available to a larger audience in our online shop in June 2020. We only use natural, environmentally friendly materials (which otherwise would often have ended up in the trash since they are considered waste products or weeds) and the work of experienced Indonesian artisans for our home and fashion accessories. Every sale of our hand crafted products thus sustainably supports rural communities to make a living. Especially elderly people, who can no longer work in agriculture, benefit greatly from the jobs that these workshops create. Thanks to our close cooperation with the local small producers without intermediaries and long communication channels, we can guarantee very good working conditions and wages and precisely track the origin of the raw materials. A pleasant side effect for you are fair prices, regarding which you can be sure that a lot of it will get through to the producers and little to international corporations. You can find more information about us, our principles and the production processes on our website www.soeji.de.
