Eridian Chandelier

Abaca fibers are harvested from the stalk of the abaca plant, stripped into fine strands and sun-dried, and then woven to make the material we use for our pieces. Given the harvesting process and possible changes to the environment, the texture and color can vary, giving each product made with this material its own one-of-a-kind look. You might also see slight fraying over time, accentuating the beauty of abaca as it ages. It’s one of the reasons we love working with natural materials; they evolve with us. Raffia, made from raffia palm trees native to Madagascar and other tropical regions, is harvested by cutting the leaves from the raffia palm trees and then drying them in the sun. Once dry, the leaves are split and the fibers are stripped and sorted based on color, texture, and length. Raffia can vary depending on the amount of sun, humidity, rain, etc. in a season, so some slight differences in color and texture are expected from piece to piece. It can also yellow over time when exposed to excessive moisture, a delicate nod to the beauty of raffia’s evolution as it ages. Additionally, keep in mind that the painted finish can range in appearance depending on how porous and textured the raffia is, adding a dash of personality to each piece’s final look.