• The Sunhat pendant light is a shallow cone shape, handwoven from natural colored, sustainable elephant grass in northern Ghana. With its classic shape this pendant is ideal for any living space. Show here over a dining table.
  • Sunhat Shade handwoven elephant grass shallow cone lampshade, organic modern pendant, SWOPA Ghana women artisans
  • The Sunhat pendant light is a shallow cone shape, handwoven from natural colored, sustainable elephant grass in northern Ghana. With its classic shape this pendant is ideal for any living space.
  • The Sunhat pendant light (shown here over a dining table with 4 chairs) is a shallow cone shape, handwoven from natural colored, sustainable elephant grass in northern Ghana. With its classic shape this pendant is ideal for any living space.
  • Showing the inside, hand woven texture of the Sunhat pendant light, and its flush ceiling mount.
  • Showing a video of the Sunhat pendant light over a dining table and 4 chairs. This light shade is a shallow cone shape, handwoven from natural colored, sustainable elephant grass in northern Ghana. With its classic shape this pendant is ideal for any living space.
  • Showing the inside, hand woven texture of the Sunhat pendant light, and its pendant lighting fixture.
  • Showing the top of the hand woven Sunhat pendant light with wiring.
  • Showing the flush ceiling mount of the hand woven Sunhat pendant light.
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Sunhat Pendant Light

Sunhat Pendant Light

$615.00 USD
$615.00 USD
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The Sunhat pendant is one of our most popular woven lights. Its shallow conical form is classic enough to sit in almost any interior and considered enough to be the thing you notice first. Each shade is handcrafted from elephant grass by members of SWOPA, the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art in northern Ghana, and woven by hand into a richly textured cone that diffuses light broadly and warmly.

The Sunhat works particularly well above a dining table or kitchen island, where its shape draws the eye without overwhelming the space around it. The natural elephant grass fibers create a gentle interplay between light and shadow, casting warm patterns that shift with the time of day.

Because every shade is woven by hand, each is slightly unique. The weave, the texture, and the way the shade sits will vary subtly from piece to piece. We offer in-person and virtual appointments so you can choose yours before it goes to our lighting technician.

Wired in Los Angeles to US standards. Available in medium and large. Trade pricing available for interior designers and architects.

SHADE DIMENSIONS*
Size
 Height
 Diameter
MEDIUM
 6-7”  (15-18cm) 24-25”  (61-64cm)
LARGE
 7-9"  (18-23cm) 32-33"  (81-84cm)
*Please expect slight variations in shape, weave and size as each shade is made by hand

MATERIAL

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a sustainable material prized for its structural integrity, rapid renewability, and minimal environmental impact.

This grass grows along the banks of rivers, streams and swampy areas in Ghana and throughout West Africa. It grows, matures and tussles like wheat, with a broom-like flower at the top. To harvest the straw, each broom is pulled down from the husk and is left on the ground to grow into new tussles. The straw is harvested wet and then dried in the sun in preparation for the weaving process.

The long, sturdy fibers of Pennisetum purpureum create a lightweight weave that softens and diffuses light beautifully.

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

  • Standard E26 bulb (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 baskets are woven 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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