• Our Bonnet light shades are handwoven from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana. These natural colored, conical shaped shades are perfect for bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living spaces.
  • Our Bonnet light shades are handwoven from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana. These natural colored, conical shaped shades are perfect for bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living spaces.
  • Our Bonnet light shades are handwoven from elephant grass by members of SWOPA, a women's organization for traditional arts in northern Ghana. These natural woven light shades are handcrafted in a conical shape and named after their fungi lookalikes. Each is slightly, uniquely different, and they emit a warm glow perfect for any living space.
  • Our Bonnet light shades are handwoven from elephant grass. These natural woven light shades are handcrafted in a conical shape and named after their fungi lookalikes. Each is slightly, uniquely different, and they emit a warm glow perfect for any living space.
  • Our lit up Bonnet light shade. They are handwoven from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana. These natural colored, conical shaped shades are perfect for bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living spaces.
  • Our Bonnet light shades over a kitchen counter. These natural colored, conical shaped shades are perfect for bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living spaces.
  • Bonnet light shade, handwoven from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana. Natural colored, conical shaped shades - perfect for bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living spaces.
  • Bonnet light shade, handwoven from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana. Natural colored, conical shaped shades - perfect for bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living spaces.
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Bonnet Shades

Bonnet Shades

$168.00 USD
$168.00 USD
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Our Bonnet light shades are handwoven from elephant grass by members of SWOPA, a women's organization for traditional arts in northern Ghana.

These natural woven light shades are handcrafted in a conical shape and named after their fungi lookalikes. Each is slightly, uniquely different, and they emit a warm glow perfect for any living space.

Please note, this item is sold as a light shade only; We offer this style fully wired here.
Please use LED bulbs only

 

DIMENSIONS*

Size Height Diameter Opening
SMALL
6-7”  (15-18cm)
10-12”  (26-30cm)
 1.5" (3.5cm)
MEDIUM 12-16"  (30-36cm)
17-18"  (43-46cm)
 1.5" (3.5cm)
LARGE
22-24”  (51cm)
22-24”  (63cm)
 1.5" (3.5cm)

*Please expect slight variations in shape, weave and size as each shade is made by hand

MATERIAL

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a sustainable material prized for its structural integrity, rapid renewability, and minimal environmental impact.

This grass grows along the banks of rivers, streams and swampy areas in Ghana and throughout West Africa. It grows, matures and tussles like wheat, with a broom-like flower at the top. To harvest the straw, each broom is pulled down from the husk and is left on the ground to grow into new tussles. The straw is harvested wet and then dried in the sun in preparation for the weaving process.

The long, sturdy fibers of Pennisetum purpureum create a lightweight weave that softens and diffuses light beautifully.

CAN I CHOOSE MY SHAPE?

YES - Book a virtual or in-person studio visit to choose your favorite shape

WIRING COMPONENTS

This item is sold as a light shade only; Power cord, socket and bulb are not included.

We offer all of our light shades fully wired, but if you prefer to DIY we recommend contacting Color Cord for lighting components.

FULFILLMENT TIMELINES

  • ORDER 1 week - If the piece is in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'add to cart' and your order will ship on our next shipping day (Tuesdays)

  • OUT OF STOCK 8-10 weeks - If the piece is not in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'sold out' and wait times are generally 8-10 weeks, depending on the season

PARTNERS

These pieces are woven by the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), a non-governmental organization based in northern Ghana.

SWOPA's mission includes providing young women with marketable skills training,  and preserving knowledge of traditional craft by passing it down to the next generation. Learn more

If your question wasn’t answered above, or you’d like a personal design consult please contact us or make a virtual or in-person studio appointment.

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