Handwoven Pendant Light – An Ethical Collaboration with the women of Bula Bula Arts

Discover the beauty and cultural significance of our Gurrwilinywirriy Mundan handwoven pendant lights, created in collaboration with the Bula Bula Arts—a First Nations social enterprise in Ramingining, North East Arnhem Land

The weavers of Ramingining in North East Arnhem Land usually create traditional ceremonial and ritual objects, working together as a group to harvest materials and develop work, yet each with their own contemporary colourful and unique designs. This is one of the first times they have embraced making objects which are not traditional Yolngu objects, and the strength of their identity as late-career Yolngu Artists is distilled in these lighting designs.

The Gurrwilinywirriy Mundan lampshades are made with traditional Bush string; handmade from the fibres between the bark and the trunk of the Kurrajong tree. Once harvested, the fibres are dyed with roots, barks, leaves or fruits. They are then rolled into this strong, symmetrical handmade string and woven and knotted using techniques which originally bound together traditional Yolngu objects such as string bags and fishing nets.

Koskela purchases each completed light directly from the artist, removing financial risk while ensuring fair compensation. Art centres receive a management fee to reflect their vital coordination role, supporting long-term sustainability. Additionally, Koskela donates 1% of all product sales to social impact initiatives with our First Nations partners.

By choosing a Gurrwilinywirriy Mundan lampshade, you are supporting First Nations artists, preserving traditional weaving practices, and investing in handcrafted, ethical, Australian-made design.

Materials:
Materials vary by shade. All materials used in our social impact lighting are either naturally harvested or reclaimed.

Dimensions:

430mm (dia) x 375mmH

Lighting Details:

• Wired with 2m woven black flex and ceiling rose
• E27 bulb required (not included)
• Indoor use only

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