• Mud Pendant Light handformed river clay pit fired ceramic pendant, SWOPA women artisans northern Ghana
  • Mud Pendant close detail, pit fired ceramic finish ranging chocolate brown to charcoal black, one of a kind
  • Mud Pendant close detail, pit fired ceramic finish ranging chocolate brown to charcoal black, one of a kind
  • Mud Pendant above dining table, ceramic artisan pendant lights, organic modern interior Ghana
  • Mud Pendant Light handformed river clay pit fired ceramic pendant, SWOPA women artisans northern Ghana
  • Mud Pendant Light handformed river clay pit fired ceramic pendant, SWOPA women artisans northern Ghana
  • Mud Pendant close detail, pit fired ceramic finish ranging chocolate brown to charcoal black, one of a kind
  • Mud Pendant above dining table, ceramic artisan pendant lights, organic modern interior Ghana
  • The Mud Pendant light is being handmade by a woman in Northern Ghana. The light shade is a conical shape, in matte black ceramic.
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Mud Pendant Light

Mud Pendant Light

$425.00 USD
$425.00 USD
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Pre-orders only. Current lead time is 8-10 weeks. 

The Mud Pendant is a singular piece in our lighting collection. Where our other pendants are woven, the Mud Pendant is formed from clay gathered from a local riverbed in northern Ghana by members of SWOPA, the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art. Each piece is built using the ancient coil technique, a pottery tradition passed down through generations of women in the community, then fired in a pit kiln.

The pit firing process is what makes each Mud Pendant genuinely one of a kind. As each piece bakes in the fire, its finish is determined entirely by its position in the kiln and the heat that reaches it, ranging from warm chocolate brown to deep charcoal black to a combination of the two. No two pieces will ever look the same.

Small and sculptural, the Mud Pendant works well in a cluster above a dining table or kitchen island, as a bedside pendant, or anywhere a considered ceramic object with a genuine material story earns its place.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments so you can choose your specific piece before it is wired. Wired in Los Angeles to US standards. Trade pricing available for interior designers and architects.


SHADE DIMENSIONS*
Size Height Diameter
SMALL
6” (15cm)
7-8” (17-20cm)

*Please expect slight variations in shape, finish and size as each piece is made by hand 

MATERIAL

Pit kiln-fired river clay

CAN I CHOOSE MY SHAPE?

YES - Book a virtual or in-person studio visit to choose your favorite shape

SPECS

  • Wired in Los Angeles

  • Adjustable 5’ cloth cord, solid or twisted style
  • Solid brass canopy with invisible mounting (plate and fixing screws provided)
  • White ceramic socket with brass cover
  • Contact us for custom finishes and cord colors

  • Reccomend extra small bulb with E26 base (LED only), not included
  • Dimmer switch compatible
  • 120V to US standards
  • UL listed
  • Suitable for use indoors in dry locations not directly exposed to excessive moisture
  • Recommended professional installation by a licensed electrician

FULFILLMENT TIMELINES

  • ORDER 1 week - If a wired light with your order specifications is already in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'add to cart' and your order will ship on our next shipping day (Tuesdays)

  • PREORDER 3-4 weeks - If a wired light with your order specifications is NOT in stock at our LA studio but a shade IS in stock, the purchase button will show 'pre-order' and a shade will take 2-3 weeks to be wired to your specifications (after which your order will be shipped on our next shipping day)

  • OUT OF STOCK 8-10 weeks - If neither a wired light nor a light shade is in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'sold out' and wait times are generally 8-10 weeks, depending on the season

PARTNERS

These ceramic shades are made by the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), a non-governmental organization based in northern Ghana.

SWOPA's mission includes providing young women with marketable skills training,  and preserving knowledge of traditional craft by passing it down to the next generation. Learn more

If your question wasn’t answered above, or you’d like a personal design consult please contact us or make a virtual or in-person studio appointment.

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