It can take up to six months to transform a gourd into a lamp. The process starts with designing the pattern with mathematical precision and marking the position of every single hole. It is then painted and carved – in some places, the gourd is less than 1mm thick – before drilling up to 18,000 holes. The light seeps through the intricately carved wood and makes it orange while passing through thousands of holes, casting light patterns on the walls.
Detailed Features
● Type: Lamp
● Dimensions: 30 Ø cm
● Material: Gourd wood
● Date: 2022
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