# Colorfully Knotted Lighting The Plika Light by Pani Jurek is Inspired by Polish Folk Tales By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plika-light References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/inspired-by-polish-folk-tales-plika-light-by-pani-jurek/) & [panijurek.pl](http://www.panijurek.pl/) The Plika Light not only looks good, it wards off evil as well. At least, if Polish folk tales are to believed. Inspired by a common local custom, the Plika Light takes on the form of a bundled knot that hangs from the ceiling, a symbol that is meant to hold evil spirits at bay. Made up of [multicolored woven cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi), the [pendant lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kala-lamp) adds a vibrant and rustic touch to the home in the process. Designed by Pani Jurek, a Bledow-based studio founded by artist and designer Magda Jurek, the Plika Light is somewhat versatile. A person can leave it knotted if he or she holds superstitious beliefs, or it can be braided or even left loose depending on visual desires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Folk-inspired Lighting Designs:** Designing lighting fixtures inspired by regional folk tales can create unique and culturally significant products. - **Multifunctional Lighting Fixtures:** Creating versatile lighting fixtures like the Plika Light can appeal to customers who seek both aesthetic and functional value. - **Handcrafted Lighting:** Catering to customers who are interested in artisanal products and unique design elements can be achieved by offering handmade lighting fixtures. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Incorporating folk-inspired design elements in lighting fixtures, especially in the home decor space, can create a niche market for unique products. - **Green and Sustainable Products:** Tapping into the growing market for eco-friendly and sustainable products can be achieved by using natural materials and environmentally friendly production methods when handcrafting lighting fixtures. - **Artisanal Products:** Capitalizing on the trend for one-of-a-kind handmade products, the artisanal sector could expand to include handcrafted lighting fixtures like the Plika Light. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Creative Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Stacked Illuminator Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konnect-pendant-light.md) - [Organically Fluid Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-collection.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Metaphorically Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilanciato-pendants.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md)