# Cultural Craft Lighting The Leone Series 01 Lamps Made by Singapore's Last Lion Dance Mask Maker By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leone-series-01 References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/04/26/video-leone-series-1-lights-by-lanzavecchia-wai.php) & [lanzavecchia-wai](http://www.lanzavecchia-wai.com/lanzavecchia-wai.htm) When you first look upon the Leone Series 01, you may feel that it simply resembles unique yet well-designed [light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) that would fit into any contemporary living space. However, as you read on, you'll discover that this is far from the case. Brought to you by Lanzavecchia + Wai, the Leone Series 01 was handmade by Singapore's last remaining Lion Dance mask craftsman. Although each light fixture seems very minimalist and modern, they are actually imbued with the [traditional techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stria-collection) of making a Lion Dance mask. Made out of bamboo strips, [rice paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito) and hand-painted with patterns inspired by traditional masks, the Leone Series 01 brings this rare South-East Asian trade into the domestic space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural Craft Lighting:** Opportunity for designers to create light fixtures that incorporate traditional craftsmanship from different cultures. - **Minimalist-meets-traditional:** Integrating traditional techniques and materials into modern design aesthetics presents an innovative approach for various industries. - **Resurgence of Traditional Crafts:** Growing interest in preserving cultural heritage through the revival of ancient craft techniques and their application in contemporary products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Designers can explore incorporating traditional craft elements into modern lighting fixtures and home decor. - **Home Furnishings:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create unique, culturally-inspired lighting products for the home decor market. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Suppliers can tap into the demand for traditional materials used in crafting and promote their use in modern design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi.md) - [Soft Luxe Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-silk-collection.md) - [Silk Textural Lantern Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Artful Sconce Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-wing-lee.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-things.md) - [Perforated LED Table Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume.md) - [Sculpted Ceramic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mios.md) - [Artfully Functional Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chant.md)