The Solis collection by Jette Scheib for Forestier features pendant lights handcrafted from woven raphia stretched across rigid metal frames. Fine black edging outlines each organic silhouette, while the natural plant fibers diffuse illumination to produce a soft, filtered glow. Named after the Latin word for "sun," the series references both the quality of light and the botanical material used in its construction. The pendants are available in diameters ranging from 40 cm to 100 cm, with each piece displaying subtle variations created by the irregular texture of the handwoven fibers.
The collection is produced through Forestier's long-standing partnership with specialist weaving workshops in the Philippines, where traditional basketry techniques are applied to contemporary lighting design. Organic forms appear to shift in volume and profile as viewing angles and lighting conditions change, creating different visual impressions throughout the day. Metal frames provide structural support beneath the woven exterior while maintaining lightweight proportions.
Image Credit: Jette Scheib
What's Driving This Trend
- Handwoven Lighting
- Artisanal fiber techniques are creating premium lighting products that blend cultural craft heritage with contemporary home aesthetics.
- Botanical Materials
- Natural plant-based components such as raphia offer designers sustainable alternatives that add texture, warmth, and material storytelling to interiors.
- Organic Silhouettes
- Irregular forms and shifting visual profiles are redefining decorative fixtures as sculptural objects that change with light and perspective.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Decor
- Craft-forward pendant designs provide brands with differentiated products for consumers seeking natural, tactile, and visually distinctive living spaces.
- Lighting Design
- Soft diffusion through woven surfaces expands the potential for fixtures that prioritize atmosphere, materiality, and emotional comfort over purely functional illumination.
- Sustainable Furnishings
- Partnerships with specialist weaving workshops support scalable models for ethically made products that connect renewable materials with modern design markets.
