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Abyssinia / Set of Lamps

from Pet Lamps

Handcrafted in Addis Adaba, Ethiopa

The Abyssinia collection rescues the most representative techniques and languages from Ethiopian traditional basket weaving. Local patterns, heavy and opac material, strong colors, and smooth shapes make PET Lamp Abyssinia a reflection of african character.

For this collection the artisans use a traditional basketry technique called “coiled”, weaving the palm leaf together with the plastic bottle. This creates strong horizontal lampshades, of weight and magnitude whose drawings —freely chosen by the artisans— reflect the cosmogony of their local culture.

PET Lamps latest collection, Abyssinia, was developed in collaboration with local artisans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The project aims to help women who have twin children, something that is heavily stigmatised in the local culture. So PET collaborated with the group Mothers of Twins to help provide the group assistance and raise awareness.

Available in: Set of 3 Lamps OR Set of 6 Lamps as a circulaor installation, or in a row installation.

Stock Availability:
Pre-Order Only (approx 12-14 weeks lead time)

from $3,805.00 AUD

Brand story

PET Lamp Project, founded by Alvaro Catalán de Ocón, is part of an ongoing mission to revitalise weaving craft among indigenous communities around the world. PET Lamp is a consolidated project that merges the reuse of PET plastic bottles with selected traditional weaving techniques from different corners of the world in order to create unique handmade lampshades.


Starting in Columbia five years ago, the Spanish designer has since worked with groups in Japan, Ethiopia, Chile and now Australia, with each community bringing their unique traditions to their interpretations.

Values

Good for people
— Ethical trade: In countries where PET Lamps are developed, there is consultation with governmental officials to establish fair wages to pay artisans It is used as a basis to establish wages and this can develop over time and improve if necessary.
— Living wage
— Benefiting the local community


Good for culture
— Traditional artisan techniques
— Handcrafted
— Non-factory working environment


Good for nature
— Eco-friendly materials: PET only use 100% recyclable materials, including packaging materials.
— Circular sustainability: Recycling and reuse of PET plastic bottles.
— Built to last: Focus on quality and craftsmanship.


Every effort is made to select suppliers that are transparent and operate ethically. Suppliers have confirmed the accuracy of the values above, however resources do not permit independent verification of each claim.

Lamp Specs

Due to the nature of the goods, each piece may differ slightly in shape, size and colour.
— Size: Each: ø 75 cm / H: 15-25 cm. Set of 3 Lamps spans approx 2.5-3metres / Set of 6 Lamps spans approx 3-3.5metres.
— All sizes fit an E27 lamp holder.
— Max. 25W.
— Includes a 15W Fluorescent Ø80 mm globe.
— 220 V. All electric components CE approved.
All lamps hang from an independent steel cable to be directly fixed to the ceiling. All the components are included.

Materials & Installation

Every piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind, so the shape, size and colour will vary per piece.
— Materials: The lamps are made out of hand-woven textile and recycled plastic water bottles.
— Installation: One single lamp includes: One lampshade, 1.5 metres cable and a rosette. Installation to be completed by a licensed electrician.

Delivery

— Pre-Order Only for PET Lamps - allow 12-14 weeks lead time. Shipping quoted on confirmation of order.
— Wherever possible, packages are dispatched via Sendle, a registered B Corp and Australia’s first carbon neutral delivery service. In some cases, including express delivery, large items and some rural and regional areas, an alternative carrier will be used.
— For more details see our FAQ.

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