• These Sunhat light shades are handcrafted from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana, and woven into a shallow cone shape.
  • Sunhat light shade with an arm chair - handcrafted from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana, and woven into a shallow cone shape.
  • Sunhat light shades with three arm chairs. Shades handcrafted from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana, and woven into a shallow cone shape.
  • Beautiful living space with dining table, leading into a garden.
  • Sunhat light shade over a dining table. Light shade is woven into a shallow cone shape.
  • Sunhat light shade over a dining table. Light shade is woven into a shallow cone shape. Doorway into garden.
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Sunhat Shade

Sunhat Shade

$598.00 USD
$598.00 USD
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These Sunhat light shades are handcrafted from richly textured elephant grass and woven into a shallow cone shape. One of our most popular light shades, they create a broad warm light fall - perfect for any room or living space.

They are hand woven by members of SWOPA, a women's organization for traditional arts in northern Ghana.

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


SHADE DIMENSIONS*
Size
 Height
 Diameter
MEDIUM
 6-7”  (15-18cm) 24-25”  (61-64cm)
LARGE
 7-9"  (18-23cm) 32-33"  (81-84cm)

*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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