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Mapuche Lamp / Set of 3

from Pet Lamps

Handcrafted in Mapuche, Chile

The Mapuche collection is given shape and colour in Huentelolen, a small village in the heart of Aracaunia region, home of the native Mapuche people. It explores a 500-years-old weaving technique, the “ñocha” native fibre and a social community environment.

The local patterns, the dominant natural colour of the local fibre and the non-dense texture gave the idea about the high complexity of the material and reveal its wide range of possibilities. Nonetheless, the lamps acquire a robust and generous shape, as the vivid proof of the Mapuche people’s strong character, closely linked to the nature. As a finishing touch, all lamps are added a last wide vertical band which imprints them personality.

The Mapuche craftspeople share the same complex “coiled” basketry technique as the Ethiopian ones and imprint stitch by stitch their personal stories and dreams in each lamp of this collection.

The lamps are made out of hand-woven textile and recycled plastic water bottles. Shown models are just samples.

Available in: Set of 3 Lamps – in line OR circle sets

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

Pre-order for $5,215.00 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.
— Sizes: each single lamp vary between ø 70 / H: 45cm
— Specs to follow from supplier upon enquiry

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: Confirmation to follow from supplier upon enquiry

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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Contact us, info@okay.co.com

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