BambooBoho Rattan Lampshade

A handwoven bamboo shade at 60 cm across, sold on its own to replace the shade on an existing ceiling fitting. That is the practical appeal: a rented flat with a plain pendant becomes something else entirely for the cost of a shade rather than a rewire.

Woven bamboo lets light through the gaps between the strands, so the ceiling and walls around it fill with a fine pattern of shadow rather than a single pool. Each shade is woven by hand, so the tension and spacing vary and no two throw the same pattern.

At this diameter it has enough presence for a kitchen island, a dining room or an open-plan living area, where a smaller shade would look lost. It suits a room already leaning natural: linen, timber, plants, a coastal or boho scheme. Bamboo holds moisture, so keep it out of a bathroom. Fitting to an existing pendant should be done with the circuit isolated at the consumer unit. Fitting takes only a few minutes with a screwdriver, since the shade attaches to the existing lamp holder rather than requiring any new wiring beyond isolating the circuit first. Over a dining table it throws a distinct pattern onto the tablecloth as well as the ceiling, worth considering if the surface below matters to the overall look. Store it somewhere dry if it is ever removed, since the woven strands can loosen slightly if left damp for long periods.

• Product type: Pendant lampshade, shade only
• Diameter: 60 cm
• Material: Handwoven natural bamboo
• Effect: Patterned light and shadow across ceiling and walls
• Note: Weave varies slightly between pieces
• Use: Kitchen islands, dining rooms, living areas
• Fitting: Replaces the shade on an existing ceiling pendant; isolate the circuit first
• In the box: 1 x lampshade