Handwoven Pendant Light – An Ethical Collaboration with Moa Arts

This Kapu Minaral (Beautiful Colours) Pendant Lampshade – was produced in a vibrant collaboration with Moa Arts, a Torres Strait Islander-owned art centre on Moa Island. 

Moa Island is a unique region, a tropical paradise with turquoise waters and swaying palm trees. It is a flourishing cultural community with many talented artists among its 240 residents. The artists find inspiration right on their doorstep, as Moa Island and its surrounding waters boast diverse ecosystems, home to rare and remarkable species like Dugongs and Sea Turtles. These exquisite pendant lampshades are inspired by the sea, land, sky, family and ancestral tales, reflecting the colour and energy of the Torres Strait.

Each lampshade is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, often adorned with local seedpods, shells, native fibres, rope, and raffia, embodying the very essence of this land. Each lampshade is a unique expression of its artist who wove it.

Paula Savage, an esteemed artist and member of Moa Arts, beautifully encapsulates the sentiment: "This lampshade represents all hopes and dreams of my people. Each colour describes different generations after generations of Moa Island."

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 Kapu Minaral pendant, 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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