Foscarini Rituals glass pendant light, handblown

Foscarini Rituals - Pendant light made of handblown glass

Not only the delicate glass cut of the Rituals pendant light, but also its bulbous shape evoke associations with traditional Japanese paper lanterns, which are still used today at Japanese festivals or parades or serve as decorative objects in front of restaurants or temples. The designer couple Ludovica + Roberto Palomba took this oriental character and interpreted it in a modern way in the design of the Rituals series of lights, using high-quality, handblown glass.

The bulbous glass body of the Rituals pendant light by Foscarini features a fine horizontal cut pattern that gives the otherwise cool, hard material a soft and gentle appearance. The light that shines through the glass body is also warm and harmonious, making Rituals the perfect light source for cosy moments.

A special blowing technique is used in the production of the glass shade, in which the glass is not rotated in the mould. The striped pattern is created by negative decorations in the mould, which are imprinted on the surface of the glass. The finishing touches are done by hand before the glass is finally dipped in acid to achieve the plaster effect that makes the Rituals luminaire family unique.