PET Lamp Eperara-Siapidara is the very first collection from PET
Lamp, a series of lamps that combine PET plastic bottles with natural
fibres. It was conceived as a project emerged as the possibility to
approach a global problem -PET plastic bottles- with a local activity
-the basket weaving tradition. Hand-made by colombian artisans from the Cauca region, this
collection shows the typical colombian character in the colorful dyes
used and the freshness of the paja tetera fibre.PET Lamp is a unique product, so there could be changes regarding the
patterns and colours of the lamps from the ones shown. It is part of the
concept of the product itself this randomness regarding patterns and
colours. The shapes of the lamps are standard on the contrary patterns
and colours are chosen directly by the colombian artisans, who apply
their traditional drawings and pigments freely. This randomness allows
them to imprint somehow their ancient cosmogony on the products.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
After completing his Business Management studies at Madrid Complutense
University, he begins his training in product design at the Instituto
Europeo di Design in Milan and later graduated with honours
from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. During 2011 and 2012 he conceives and develops PET Lamp Project, which has
been a growing success since its presentation at Rosann ...
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