{"product_id":"striped-braided-raffia-lamp-shade","title":"Rwandan Striped Braided Raffia Lamp Shade","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack bands sharpen the natural texture of braided raffia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick rows of braided raffia form the cylindrical body of this Rwandan lampshade, creating a richly textured surface in the fiber’s natural golden color. Three narrow black bands wrap around the upper edge, bringing crisp definition to the organic weave without overwhelming it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 16 inches wide, the shade has enough scale to anchor a dining table, kitchen island, bedroom, or reading corner. Light filters through the braided surface and remains open beneath the wide drum-shaped form, creating a balance of softened illumination and practical downward light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Rwanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWomen Artisan Partners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The shade is handmade by women artisans in Rwanda in partnership with Indego Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerational Craft Knowledge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The braiding draws on fiber-working skills passed through generations and adapted here to a contemporary lighting form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan Education:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indego Africa invests in education and professional-development programs intended to help artisan partners build skills and strengthen their economic independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Sourced Raffia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant fiber retains its tactile surface and varied golden coloring throughout the finished shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBraided for Light and Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight sides and a wide opening give the shade a clean drum silhouette that suits both contemporary and collected interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Striped Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three contrasting bands define the upper portion and introduce a simple graphic element to the natural fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Braided Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small spaces within the weave allow light to filter through the raffia and reveal its changing texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slight changes in shape, diameter, color, and braid are expected and distinguish each shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver a Dining Table:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 16-inch width gives the shade definition above a smaller round or rectangular table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Island:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hang individually or use several in sequence, depending on the length of the island and available electrical fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedroom Lighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural raffia softens the appearance of overhead lighting while the black bands add contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Corner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suspend above a side table or chair to introduce warm fiber and focused downward light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally sourced braided raffia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural raffia with black stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cylindrical drum shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 16 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade in Rwanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indego Africa artisan partners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raffia lampshade only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cable, ceiling hardware, socket, bulb, and other electrical components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use with a compatible hanging light fixture sized for the one-inch opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slight differences in size, shape, braid, and color are natural characteristics of the handcrafted process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding natural texture above a dining table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing contrast to a light, neutral kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftening the appearance of an overhead fixture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing raffia with wood, linen, leather, or black metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing Rwandan fiber craft through a practical household form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its substantial raffia braid and narrow bands of black, this handcrafted 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