To make the Makalu light requires the most extraordinary craft and skill. Each piece of buffalo bone is hand carved and shaped to fit in its precise position. Every piece is unique and has its own minute variation of colour. Using bone to decorate lamps is entirely ethical and sustainable...on a par with leather, in a way.

A gathered straight empire shade in a beautiful ikat pattern that we think borrows a few ideas from the colours of medieval heraldry - anyway, its rather lovely and it's hand-made from soft natural linen. With a warm cream fabric lining. Class. N.B these shades are now supplied with a reversible gimble so they can be used as a pendant shade as well.