Saya Silk Pendant Light

Silk over iron, light through silk.

The Saya is a sculptural silk pendant — a hand-stretched silk shade over a slim iron frame, shaped after the form of a lotus opening at dusk. Silk has been used as a lampshade material for over a century, but rarely in modern American lighting; most pendant lamps choose glass, metal, or paper because silk is harder to manufacture, harder to ship, and harder to clean. The trade-off is worth it. Silk diffuses light in a way no other material does — warm, even, completely glare-free, with a slight translucency that lets the silhouette of the bulb behind the silk become part of the design.

Five sizes scale from a 15.7-inch single-light fixture for an intimate dining nook, up to a 31.5-inch five-light statement pendant for a grand entryway or open-plan living space. The lotus silhouette is the same across all sizes; the scale and lamp count adjust to the room. White iron frame, ivory silk shade — neutral enough for any palette, distinctive enough to anchor the room.

Where the Saya hangs best

Above a dining table — 19.7" or 23.6" — the silk glow turns evening meals into an atmosphere; the lotus silhouette reads as quiet art, not loud decoration.

Living room or family room centerpiece — 23.6" or 26.8" — anchors the room without demanding attention; works equally in modern, transitional, Zen, and Japandi interiors.

Grand entryway or open-plan stairwell — 31.5" — the five-light version is genuinely architectural; it's the fixture you choose when the room can carry a 31-inch sculptural piece.

Bedroom centerpiece — 19.7" — soft silk diffusion is exactly right for bedroom ambient light; turns harsh ceiling lighting into something resembling candlelight.

Zen, meditation, or tea room — 15.7" — the lotus form has spiritual significance in many traditions; the silk glow is what those rooms have always wanted.

Specifications

Five sizes — scaling brightness with scale

⌀ 15.7" × H 11.8"

⌀ 19.7" × H 16.5"

⌀ 23.6" × H 17.7"

⌀ 26.8" × H 19.7"

⌀ 31.5" × H 22"

Silk care

Dust with a soft dry brush only. Do not steam, iron, or apply direct heat to the silk. Do not wet-clean. Keep the fixture away from kitchen ranges, fireplaces, and other heat sources during installation and use.

For the warmest silk-glow effect, use 2700K LED or filament bulbs. Cool bulbs flatten the silk's natural amber undertone.

Safety tested for indoor use in dry locations. Meets technical requirements for North American residential lighting installations.