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Truck Art Lantern Light

Truck Art Lantern Light

A reclaimed metal lantern hand-painted in the vibrant style of Pakistani truck art a celebration of color, culture, and creativity.

Each lantern is rescued from scrap, restored, and hand-painted by Habib, a third-generation truck artist from Rawalpindi. Every piece bursts with joyful floral motifs, geometric and symbolic carrying the spirit of Pakistan’s most iconic art form into your home. Perfect as a statement pendant or decorative accent, this lantern is both art and illumination with real social impact built in.

Details

  • Lantern body: based on a traditional Pakistani metal lantern
  • (approx. 300mm height)Wireframe shade: 16" (≈405mm Ø)
  • Drop supplied with 1.5m coloured braided flex
  • 1.2kg weight

Material & Finishes

  • Original metal lantern, rescued and hand-painted by Pakistani truck-art artisans
  • Each lantern is unique with one-of-a-kind motifs and brushwork
  • 16" “Katie-style” wireframe shade fitted above the lantern
  • Lantern glass, handle and wick removed for lighting conversion
  • Ceiling rose, Rod and wire frame painted in Ral colour

    Lighting
  • E27 bulb
  • Suitable for LED lamps (up to 10W)

Sustainability:

  • Each lantern is rescued from scrap, restored and hand-painted instead of going to landfill
  • Supports a multi-generation Pakistani truck-art family studio
  • Low-waste, handcrafted process with no mass-produced parts
  • Assembled in the UK with certified electrical components

Bespoke Options:

  • Choice of flex colours to complement the artwork
  • Custom crown/rod paint finishes available
  • Alternative wire frame shades available

FAQs

Is the artwork hand-painted?
Yes each lantern is completely unique.

Does it come with the 16" wireframe shade?
Yes included as shown or changed for a different style, inquire for more details.

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, Cable swatch available on request

Can I customise the lantern colour and 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

Each reclaimed lantern is hand-painted by Habib, a master of Pakistan’s vibrant truck art tradition, a celebration of colour and culture.

Meet The Artisans