The Moonbasket Lighting Created by South African Craftswomen
Meghan Young — March 5, 2010 — Art & Design
References: moonbasket & coolhunting
Exhibited at the recent Design Indaba conference in Cape Town, the Moonbasket Lighting certainly made an impact. Beautiful designed ceiling lamps, I can't imagine that it wouldn't.
Designed by Dani Le Roy and Laura Summs, the Moonbasket Lighting collection was created in a mere six months. Completely crocheted, it nevertheless looks as though made form wicker at a quick glance. Hand-knit, all of these pieces are made right in Cape Town.
Designed by Dani Le Roy and Laura Summs, the Moonbasket Lighting collection was created in a mere six months. Completely crocheted, it nevertheless looks as though made form wicker at a quick glance. Hand-knit, all of these pieces are made right in Cape Town.
Trend Themes
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Handcrafted Lighting — This trend highlights the growing popularity of handmade lighting fixtures, presenting an opportunity for artisans and crafters to create unique and customizable designs.
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Crochet Techniques — The use of crochet in design is gaining traction, providing an innovative approach to creating unconventional and visually appealing products.
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Local Artisanal Crafts — The rise in interest for locally crafted products opens up a market for artisans from different regions to showcase their skills and traditions.
Industry Implications
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Interior Design — Interior designers can incorporate handcrafted lighting fixtures into their projects to add a touch of uniqueness and personality to spaces.
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Textile and Fiber Arts — This industry can explore new applications for crochet techniques in product design, creating innovative textile products.
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Socially Responsible Retail — Retailers can tap into the demand for locally made artisanal crafts and promote ethical and sustainable consumption.
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