A range of pendant lights made from a blend of paper pulp and cement has been unveiled by Rippl Lighting.
The Bengaluru-based firm says the uneven texture of its CretoCraft collection brings a ‘sense of purity’ to interiors. The company makes the pulp from waste carton boxes, mostly generated from its own packing department. These are shredded, and the wet pulp is hand-formed inside shaped moulds before being dried naturally under the sun — a process that avoids the use of energy-intensive machinery.
LED technology is then integrated into the dried pendants, allowing the luminaires to offer both functional task lighting and warm ambient illumination.
Rippl Lighting says that this range reflects a ‘holistic and eco-conscious approach to design’, and each piece showcases ‘individuality and craftsmanship’.
No two pendants are exactly alike, owing to the hand-crafted process and the organic nature of the materials.
‘In a world chasing speed and excess, CretoCraft is our quiet rebellion — a hand-crafted lighting collection born from discarded materials and shaped with care.’
‘Sustainability lies at the heart of what we do, laced into the fabric of our business from its very inception. As we navigate every aspect of our operations, we are guided by the principles of circular design. From the selection of materials to our construction techniques, we consider the entire lifecycle of our products, aiming to minimise waste and tread lightly on our planet’s delicate ecosystem.’
Rippl Lighting supplies the many blue-chip international firms located in the city of Bengaluru, including Morgan Stanley, AstraZeneca, CapGemini, CBRE, and Oracle — many of whom are keen to incorporate locally-made, artisanal items into their workspaces as part of broader ESG and design initiatives.
With growing awareness around climate change and the environmental impact of consumer choices, products like CretoCraft are finding a wider audience among architects, designers, and conscious consumers alike.
Rippl Lighting plans to expand this collection with new shapes and finishes, while continuing to explore innovative ways to upcycle industrial waste into high-design solutions.
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