There is a quiet distinction to our lighting—one that begins with the origin of our material. We use Banaca, a woven textile crafted from the fibers of the banana-abaca plant, cultivated sustainably by farmers on a remote island in the Philippines. This fabric is not only remarkably durable and malleable; it carries with it a legacy of land, labor, and cultural continuity.

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When the plants reach maturity, local farmers harvest the trunks by hand, extract the fibers, and bring them to their communities. There, skilled weavers—using time-honored techniques passed down through generations—transform the raw strands into a beautifully tactile fabric.

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At the studio, we see our work as a response to the intersection of three essential needs: the preservation of cultural heritage, the support of sustainable livelihoods, and the growing desire for ethically made, contemporary design. By honoring ancestral methods and reimagining them through a modern lens, we elevate Banaca into sculptural lighting pieces that are as meaningful as they are refined.

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Each piece is a quiet celebration of tradition, material, and form—inviting light not only into a space, but into the story behind it.