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Product Features:
- Lamp is handcrafted by skilled artisans in Colombia in a remote village from Raquira
- Floor lamp has a frame made from guadua
- Double-face lamp has a polyester and silk shade
- Features a top and bottom shade
- Good ventilation between the fabric and the bulb
- Measures 13 inches long x 13 inches wide x 68 inches tall
Story Behind the Art:
Artisans Orlando Paez and Mari Del Pilar Martinez create these beautiful lamps out of Raquira, Colombia. Guadua is a strong and resistant natural material from Quindio. The Guadua must be cut once a month before five in the morning in the waning moon, because that's when the water inside goes to the bottom and it's at its driest point. The fabric has been chosen for its flexibility, durability, non-shrinkage and easiness to wash, as well as the pyramid shape being a symbol for universal energy. There are 30 total artisans that help create these lamps.
With the money collected from the Worldstock orders Orlando has been able to send his daughter to school to continue her studies as well as English courses.
What is Worldstock?
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Customer Reviews
I bought this item , and receive it soon. It was dirty and very hard to assemble, but beautiful. After one week it fractured from all wooden parts, and I returned to the overstock and they gave me credit for that.I do NOT recommend it to anyone.
I absolutely love this lamp! The wood is much darker on the one that I received, which is great for me because it matches my dark hardwood floors. It took me a total of ten minutes to assemble. Easy instructions. You just pull out the parts that are already corded, slide the brackets open and stretch the fabric in between the bracket and frame. The fabric is washable, so any dirt can be easily removed. It has all the charm of handcrafted items. I put this one in my asian-themed living room, but am thinking of getting another one for the sitting area in the master bedroom. I just love the look, it is unlike anything you get in stores.
Good deal for the price.Easy to assemble and beautiful in appearance.
I agree with some of the other reviews on the problems with the electrical connection - I had to return the first one I received. Having said that - the 2nd one has worked fine - I've had it for about 8 months now, and I LOVE this lamp!!! It is so unique, and so interesting looking - but not gaudy, and certainly not cheap looking. The wood is a nice dark color, the fabric stays clean, it stands straight upright and looks great with fine or casual furniture. I have used it in my living room and I get complements on it every time a new person comes over. It is a GREAT purchase!
I received the lamp in a timely manner from Overstock. The hand crafted workmanship was well done. The instructions to put it together was too basic and a little hard to comprehend, under traditional cirucumstances, but was simple enough in the end. It is a hand crafted piece so that should also be taken into consideration. Love the lamp in my living room and the atmosphere it creates. Would definintely buy another one. Thanks!
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