Woven Bamboo Kitchen Pendant Light

A hand-woven bamboo shade, 40 cm across and 30 cm deep, with proportions that sit comfortably over a kitchen counter or a small dining table without dominating either. The weave is open enough that the light escapes sideways as well as downwards, throwing a fine lattice of shadow onto the ceiling and giving a small kitchen far more character than a plain shade would.

Bamboo is the reason to choose it. It brings a warmth and an irregularity that manufactured materials cannot copy, and it works as well against modern flat-fronted units as it does in a country kitchen with painted timber. Hung in a pair or a row of three over an island it becomes a proper feature; hung singly over a breakfast table or a bedside it stays quiet. It is offered hardwired for a permanent installation or as a plug-in version with a cable and in-line switch, which suits renters and anyone who moves furniture around.

Bamboo is a natural material, so colour, grain and weave differ slightly from piece to piece. Bulb is not included; energy-saving LED or incandescent bulbs are suitable and should not exceed 60 W. Use bulbs that run cool and keep them clear of the weave. Hardwired installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Shade: hand-woven bamboo
• Size: 40 cm wide x 30 cm high
• Wiring: hardwired or plug-in with in-line switch
• Best for: kitchens, dining tables, bedrooms, living rooms
• Bulb: not included, maximum 60 W
• Note: natural bamboo, slight variation between pieces is normal