Each face of this cube pendant lantern is a field of chiseled four-petal blossoms set between looping arches, with a small metal eyelet set into the center of every flower. The petals are cut with flat facets that catch light from the side, and the openwork behind them lets the glow pass through. Hand-carved from raw cedar by DE-COR artisans in Rajasthan, India, it belongs to Chhaya, our collection of floral jali lanterns, named for the Hindi word for shadow and the pattern each one casts. The design echoes the jali screens of the region's old havelis, and the unfinished wood keeps its pale, natural tone.
It measures 11 1/4 inches square and 12 inches tall and hangs from a 3 foot chain, which suits a dining table, a stair landing or a reading nook. Not electrified, it hangs as a carved object or holds a flameless candle for evening light. Minor wear, scuffs and blemishes come with hand carving and are part of its character.
Specifications
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Era: Contemporary, handcrafted
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Origin: Rajasthan, India. Designed by DE-COR, handcarved by DE-COR artisans
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Material: Cedar wood, metal eyelets, metal chain
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Size: 11.25"(W) x 11.25"(D) x 12"(H) lantern body, with 36" chain included
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Color: Natural raw cedar
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Condition: New, hand-carved. Not electrified. Because each lantern is handcarved, minor wear, scuffs and blemishes may be present and are part of its character.
This hand-carved cedar jali pendant lantern is part of the Chhaya collection by DE-COR, hand-carved in Rajasthan, India. It has chiseled floral panels on all four sides and a raw, unfinished finish. The cube is 11.25 inches square and 12 inches tall, hangs from a 3 foot chain and is not electrified.
Q&A
1. How high should I hang a pendant lantern over a dining table?
A common guideline is 30 to 36 inches between the tabletop and the bottom of the pendant. At 12 inches tall on a 3 foot chain, this lantern can be hung at that height from a ceiling hook.
2. What sizes does the Chhaya collection come in?
Chhaya has five hand-carved cedar lanterns: two cubes at 11 1/4 inches square and 12 inches tall, a column at 8 inches square and 24 inches tall, a slim lantern at 7 inches square and 24 inches tall, and a long linear lantern 30 inches wide. Each comes with a 36 inch chain, and heights do not include the chain.
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