It depends on your island, so measure its length and width and the height from countertop to ceiling first. Then compare those figures with the measurements on each product page. Compact shades such as NAT and DARA are 17 to 20 cm (7 to 8 in) across and suit a row or cluster, while JAINGAM and RA MI DA are 45 to 46 cm (18 in) across and PARADEE is 58 to 61 cm (23 to 24 in).
That depends on the length of your island and the width of the shades, so measure first and compare with the sizes on each product page. Compact designs such as NAT, KIT JA PON and CHET are described as suiting clustered installations, so you can hang several along one island. A wide shade such as RA MI DA, 46 cm (18 in) across, is described as a statement piece and can work on its own.
No. They are sold as shades only, so you will need a pendant cord set or a ceiling fitting already in place, plus your own bulb. Most shades list an E27 socket, and some list E26 / E27. Some designs have an adjustable metal bracket that positions the bulb inside the weave, and JUNDARA comes with wooden supports and string for fitting it in place of an existing shade. Check each product page for what arrives.
Most shades are natural bamboo, with rattan designs such as JANTA, TAWAN and MON TA KAN, and CHA LA and NATRALA mixing bamboo and rattan. For a darker look, ARUNEE Black, JUNDARA Black, BLACK CHA YA NAN and TEERAYA Black have a matte black finish, and TEERAYA Brown is brown. JUNDARA offers natural, brown or black, and KHE MI KA Small, ARUN and DARA come in natural or black.
Wait until the light is off and the bulb is cool. Dust the weave often with a feather duster or a soft dry cloth, and for deeper cleaning wipe the bamboo or rattan gently with a slightly damp cloth, letting it dry fully before the light goes back on. Several listings warn against long exposure to direct sun, rain and high humidity, so steam from cooking is worth keeping away where you can.
