In honor of Black History Month, 3rings is focusing on Black designers and brands. Behold the Ndebele Woven Green Pendant Light. Handmade by artisans in Cape Town, South Africa for the 54kibo company, this multi-colored chandelier is inspired by traditional Ndebele jewelry.

The Ndebele Woven Green Pendant Light features bold geometric lines and bright colors. The pendants are constructed of natural birch wood carved into circles. The wooden rings are wrapped in black, white, yellow, and dark green wax cord. What sets this colorful light fixture apart is its ability to hold a unique shape at multiple angles.

The lamps are 24” wide by 24” high and come with a white or black aluminum ceiling cap. The Ndebele Woven Pendant Light is also available in Blue.

Nana Quagraine, founder of 54kibo, was born in Ghana, raised in South Africa, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. She always loved the unique contemporary African items she found on trips home. After realizing the designs were hard to access globally, she launched 54kibo in 2018. Quagraine works with a team of fifty artists committed to sharing the endless creativity in Africa. 54kibo honors Africa’s 54 countries, and Kibo is the country’s highest summit, a snow-capped volcanic cone that sits atop Mt. Kilimanjaro. The company features unique items including home decor, weavings, handbags, jewelry, and more. Visit their website at 54kibo.com.  

For more African design, explore the work of architect David Adjaye.