Sokhtar Natural Pendant

This fixture features a natural rattan shade that creates a warm, layered lighting effect. While the internal lighting type is directional—meaning it provides focused light downward for tasks—the woven beige rattan acts as a filter. This results in beautiful, textured light patterns cast across your walls, adding a soft, bohemian ambiance that enhances the organic feel of your living space.

To keep the natural beige shade looking fresh, we recommend regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to reach into the weave. Based on our expertise with natural materials, you should avoid using harsh chemical cleaners or excessive water, which can damage the organic rattan fibers. For the black-finished metal fixture, a simple wipe with a slightly damp cloth is sufficient to maintain its sleek, modern contrast.

This light is a hardwired fixture, designed to be integrated directly into your home’s electrical system for a clean, professional appearance with no visible cords. While customer assembly is required for the shade and fixture, we recommend professional installation to ensure the metal mounting components are safely secured. This permanent setup is ideal for establishing a "vacation-inspired" focal point in entryways, dining rooms, or primary suites.

For a balanced look and optimal illumination, we recommend hanging the bottom of this 17-inch pendant approximately 30 to 36 inches above your dining surface or kitchen island. This height ensures the light remains functional for tasks while maintaining a comfortable line of sight across the room. Given its 12.75-inch height, this fixture is particularly well-suited for standard 8-foot ceilings, providing a prominent visual centerpiece without overwhelming the vertical space.

This fixture is an excellent scale for kitchen island lighting. As a general design rule, a pendant should be roughly 1/2 to 2/3 the width of the surface it hangs over. At nearly 18 inches wide, a single Sokhtar pendant works beautifully over a smaller breakfast nook, while a pair or trio can be spaced 24 to 30 inches apart to provide cohesive, directional task lighting across a larger island.

Rattan is a resilient, natural fiber prized for its flexibility and organic texture, making it a staple for coastal and bohemian-modern styles. In humid climates or coastal environments, it is best kept in well-ventilated indoor spaces. Our care guides suggest that maintaining a stable indoor environment helps preserve the integrity of the natural fibers, preventing them from becoming too brittle or reacting to extreme moisture over time.