A woven cane shade, not a printed one
The shade is woven in natural cane over a slender rattan frame, so the wicker pattern is cast onto the walls after dark rather than sitting flat on a surface.
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Lighting · LDS-RSP
Rattan Slender Pendant
R 1 300
Made to order in 2–4 weeks
A narrow bell-shaped shade woven in fine rattan. Lit, the open upper weave casts a warm lattice of shadow onto ceilings and walls.
Hang singly over a bedside or in a run of three above a dining or kitchen island.
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Delivered South Africa wide. Shipping is quoted per order based on size and destination — we confirm the cost with you before dispatch.
Lighting a patio or dining table
Hang the base roughly 750–850mm above a table. On a covered patio, a warm 2700K globe keeps the cane golden against the evening.
Material care & durability
Caring for cane, rattan and wicker — and how long it lasts
Cane, rattan and wicker are natural plant materials, not coatings on a synthetic core. Looked after simply and kept out of rain and hard afternoon sun, a handwoven LOWE piece stays tight, warm-toned and structurally sound for decades — and can be rewoven rather than replaced.
Everyday cleaning
- Dust weekly with a dry soft brush or a vacuum brush head, working along the direction of the weave rather than across it.
- Wipe marks with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately — cane should never be left wet or soaked.
- Use no bleach, no solvent cleaners and no silicone polish; they dry out the fibre and dull the natural sheen.
Humidity, sun and rain
- Suited to covered outdoor areas only — verandas, stoeps, pergolas and braai rooms. Rain and sustained direct sun are the two things that shorten a weave's life.
- In very dry inland climates (Gauteng, the Karoo), mist the underside lightly every few months to keep the fibre supple.
- In humid coastal air (Durban, the Cape south coast), keep air moving around the piece and dry it after misty spells to prevent mould on the frame.
Keeping the weave tight
- A slightly loose weave usually tightens again once the fibre rehydrates — wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry naturally out of the sun.
- Never drag a piece across the floor; lift it so the frame joints and weave anchors are not loaded sideways.
- Rotate seating and cushions occasionally so one seat does not carry all the wear.
Finishes and repairs
- Refresh the natural finish every 18–24 months with a light coat of clear furniture wax or boiled linseed oil, applied sparingly and buffed off.
- Snagged or lifted strands can be trimmed flush with a sharp blade; do not pull them.
- Damaged sections can be rewoven by the studio — message us with a photo and we will quote the repair rather than sell you a replacement.
Longevity expectations
- Indoors, cared for
- 15–25 years
- Covered patio
- 8–15 years
- Exposed to rain or full sun
- 2–4 years
- Reweave interval
- Every 10+ years
Weave and frame remain sound; tone deepens to a warm honey over time.
Expect gentle silvering of exposed strands; frame life is unaffected.
Not recommended — fibre dries, splits and loses tension quickly.
Seats in daily use can be rewoven by the studio to as-new tension.
Rattan Slender Pendant — customer reviews
5.0 / 5 from 1 review
The shadows it throws
Hung over our dining table with a warm globe — the woven cane casts the most beautiful pattern at night. Packaging for the courier was excellent.
Michael B. · Cape Town CBD ·
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