Bela Lamp

Overview

The Bela Lamp (reference KS5700400) is a portable lamp by Doshi Levien for Kettal. A handwoven polyester cord shade and a compact form give warm, diffused light. The lamp can be placed directly on the floor, suspended or used as a standing lamp.

Specifications

• Height: 61.3 cm
• Light source: E27 LED bulb, up to 60 W, 2700 K, 2000 lm
• Protection: IP65, with a 5 m cable
• Materials: Polyester cord shade, aluminium structure

Kite-string frames behind the Bela rope

Bela is a colorful and versatile lamp made from one continuous length of rope, in a form that references the texture and lightness of traditional handwoven lanterns. India holds a kite festival every year, when streets are lined with huge spinning frames wound with colourful kite string. The idea for the frames, or spools, onto which the Bela ropes are clipped came to Doshi Levien from these light wooden structures.