Lamp Shades Natural Banana Leaf Set of 3

Natural light feels softer through woven plant fibre, with small shadows catching in the open weave. These banana leaf lamp shades bring a sculptural, grounded texture to a room even before the bulb is switched on, then warm into a gentle, patterned glow when lit.

Woven banana leaf texture

• The banana leaf fibre has a thick, rope-like look, with a natural brown tone and visible twists through the weave.
• Open lattice bands let light slip through in broken lines, adding movement to nearby walls and surfaces.
• The hand-finished weave gives each shade its own small irregularities, which suit the relaxed nature of the material.
• The graduated shapes work beautifully as a cluster, or as separate shades to carry the same natural thread through a home.
• The textured surface sits well against limewash walls, linen, timber, stone, and simple painted interiors.

Banana leaf, shaped by hand

These shades are handmade in Indonesia from banana leaf, a plant fibre that can be extracted, rolled, shaped and woven. The finish is naturally varied, with tonal shifts and small differences in the weave rather than a perfectly uniform surface.

Light, shape and placement

The bell-like forms narrow at the top and open towards the base, giving each shade a soft, organic outline. Use them over a dining table, in a hallway, beside a bed, or in a quiet corner where the woven texture can be seen as part of the room.

Care for natural fibre

Keep the shades indoors and away from damp rooms. Dust gently with a dry cloth or soft brush, and avoid wet cleaning, as plant fibres can mark or lose their shape when exposed to moisture.

Banana fibre in everyday craft

Banana plants are valued in many parts of Southeast Asia for more than their fruit. The stem contains strong fibre that can be worked into practical objects such as baskets, mats and woven home pieces. In lamp shades, that same fibre becomes both structure and decoration: sturdy enough to hold a sculptural form, yet open enough to let light pass through. The result feels simple, useful and closely connected to the material it comes from.

Sizes and what is included

• Large shade: 34 cm diameter, 36 cm high, 600 g.
• Medium shade: 26 cm diameter, 30 cm high, 550 g.
• Small shade: 20 cm diameter, 25 cm high, 250 g.
• Set of three banana leaf lamp shades.
• Bulb and fitting are not included.

A thoughtful home gift

A lovely choice for someone setting up a new home, refreshing a slow-living interior, or softening a room with natural texture. The three sizes make the gift feel considered without being overly formal.

Common questions

Will all three shades look exactly the same?
No. They are made from natural banana leaf, so the colour, texture and finish will vary from shade to shade.

Are these suitable for bathrooms or outdoor spaces?
They are best kept indoors in dry rooms. Natural plant fibres are not suited to prolonged damp or wet conditions.