Beautiful fossilized alibangbang leaf table lamp made in the Philippines
This beautiful fossilized alibangbang leaf lamp made in the Philippines will look great in any decor
The frame is constructed from wrought iron, making the lamp very strong and durable; then it is powder coated in order to ensure the longevity of its color.
Alibangbang, known as the butterfly leaf in the native language or illango, is shaped like a butterfly. this leaf has both medicinal and food flavoring purposes throughout the south pacific.
Fossilization is the process of drying leaves over a three to four month period and then hand rubbing the chlorophyll of the leaf so only the leafs skeleton remains. This is a labor-intensive process and no corrosive chemicals are used. once the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf is stained in organic dyes.
Since the leaves are natural, each one will absorb dye differently. the resulting effect is a lamp with different hues and shades (sometimes within the same leaf).
There are a few cases in which the leaf may have a small tear before it was adhered to the lampshade; due to the low-impact sealant we use, no tear will increase in size nor will any leaf pull from the shade. We would like to point out that only 20 percent of the leaves make it through the entire process for use with these shades.
Once the leaf is stained, it is adhered to a heat resistant backing; similar to the backing found on any standard lamp. the artists cut each leaf to ensure that no leaf will overlap. finally a strong sealant is used to ensure the stability and integrity of the shade.
Requires 1 light bulb (not included). Compact fluorescent light bulbs are highly recommended. these bulbs will get nice and bright without the added heat of a standard incandescent bulb. These bulbs also last much longer, in many cases over five years.
Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 16.5
Due to the handmade quality of our items small variations in dimensions can exist.
Available colors: Sea Blue, Yellow or Burgundy. Select color choice from drop down menu when checking out.
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Manufacturer:
Eangee Home Design |
| SKU: |
2057
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| MPN: |
479 |
| Unit: |
Each |
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