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Roti Basket Light

Roti Basket Light

A handcrafted pendant made from upcycled palm-leaf baskets woven in Pakistan, reimagined for global homes.

Once used to serve roti (flatbread) in traditional households, these palm-leaf baskets are now reborn as elegant woven light shades. Each piece is handwoven by artisan Parveen Bibi, preserving a craft passed down through generations. When lit, the basket’s natural texture casts a warm, dappled glow that brings calm and authenticity to any interior.

Details

  • Diameter: approx. 540mm Ø (handwoven – may vary slightly)
  • Ceiling plate: 129mm Ø
  • Supplied with 1.5m black braided flex (adjustable)
  • 1.5kg Approx weight

Materials & Finishes:

  • Woven roti basket handcrafted from natural palm leaf
  • Fire-retardant coated
  • Brushed Brass lamp holder, ceiling plate

Lighting:

  • Lamp Holder (E27)
  • Suitable for LED lamps (up to 10W)

Sustainability:

  • Handwoven by artisan women using traditional basket techniques
  • Natural, biodegradable fibres
  • Low-waste craft production with no machinery
  • Assembled in the UK with certified components

Bespoke Options:

  • Custom finishes to Rod, Lamp holder and Ceiling Plate
  • Alternative cable colours and lengths available
  • Cluster or multi-drop options for feature installations available
  • Other bespoke basket sizes available inquire for details

FAQs

Are the baskets handmade?
Yes each is woven by hand.

Is the light commercial use?
Yes every basket is FR treated and certified and assembled in the Uk.

What bulb does it use?
E27 LED bulb

Can I customise the metalwork?
Yes available finishes include:
Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Antique Nickel, Polished Brass, Polished Nickel, Satin Brass, Satin Nickel, Bronze, Blackened Brass, Matt Black, Matt White, Old English Brass, Old English Bronze, Pewter, Chrome, Verdigris, Aged Verdigris, Brushed Steel, Brushed Chrome. Finish swatch available on request

Can I customise the Cable?
Choose from a wide range of premium cables, perfect for pairing with timber tones. Cable swatch available on request

Can I customise colour and basket pattern?
Yes dependant on quantity, inquire with details.

Delivery?
6-10 weeks once order has been placed. Each piece is hand made to order

Please Note: Each light is hand composed and unique; hence each design may differ slightly. All light fitting finishes can be customised

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Reduce waste

Reduce waste

Bridging British design with centuries of Pakistani artistry every piece tells a story of heritage and skill.

Sustainable

Sustainable

Made from reclaimed timber, upcycled brass, and palm leaves turning waste into timeless beauty.

Empowering

Empowering

Each purchase supports fair wages and community growth for our partner craftsmen and their families.

Certified

Certified

Assembled and tested in the UK to meet CE and UKCA standards authentic craftsmanship, modern reliability.

Purpose

Purpose

Every fixture carries its own story a symbol of culture preserved and lives illuminated.

Global Impact

Global Impact

We connect two worlds nurturing traditional skills in Pakistan while delivering contemporary design to homes and spaces across the globe.

About the Artisan

Elegantly woven from natural palm leaves by Parveen Bibi in Punjab, each piece embodies refined craftsmanship and timeless heritage.

Meet The Artisans