Semicircle Straw Rattan Pendant Shade

Natural rattan straw woven into a clean semicircle, with the refined bohemian proportions that keep a natural-fibre fitting from tipping into rustic. The half-dome is a simple shape and a forgiving one: it spreads light widely across a surface while staying shallow enough to keep sightlines clear across a room.

The adjustable cord is the practical feature and it matters more than it sounds. It lets you set the drop precisely for whatever the fitting is doing: low over a dining table where the weave sits near eye level, higher in a living room or a den where headroom matters, or somewhere between over a kitchen counter. That means one fitting suits a living room, a kitchen, a dining room or a study without any modification. The natural straw tone sits with linen, pale timber, terracotta and white plaster, and gives a plain modern room the one warm handmade element it usually needs.

Rattan straw is a natural material, so colour, grain and weave vary between pieces and each shade is slightly different. Bulb is not included; use a bulb that runs cool, keep it clear of the weave and do not fit a high-wattage bulb in a natural-fibre shade. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Shade: woven natural rattan straw, semicircle form
• Cord: adjustable, set the drop at installation
• Style: refined bohemian, coastal, natural
• Best for: living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, studies
• Bulb: not included, use a cool-running bulb
• Note: handmade, each shade is slightly different