Made by the Baniwa Ethnic Group, these lamp baskets in Arumã fiber are very versatile. You can “fold” it by pushing the top of the basket inward, transforming it into a short cachepot, like a fruit bowl. With the piece open, it can be another model of cachepot or vase, and upside down, it becomes a lamp! Just install a socket and pass the wire through the weave.
Arumã is a native plant in northern Brazil, mainly found in semi-flooded areas. Its use in basketry is an ancestral practice, and its management is carried out with care and responsibility to ensure sustainable harvesting. Arumã is used in its natural color and can also be dyed with natural pigments extracted from plants such as annatto and crajiru, resulting in shades of red and yellow. Black tones are achieved through soot, charcoal, and ash from ceramic kilns. The fixative varnish is extracted from trees like Ingá, among others. Through the commercialization of these pieces, it is possible to keep this cultural practice alive, value traditional knowledge, and provide a source of income for the artisans and their families.
Dimensions: W 27.56 inches x H 25.20 inches x L 27.56 inches
Does not include sockets or light bulbs