You too can have a chandelier like this. It's made out of recycled banana boxes (instructions here) as seen on Anke Jakobs' site on this page here. Also check out her site for some interesting background and links.
While we're on the subject, I discovered a fun banana museum in Auburn, Washington. An interesting fact from the museum's web site, "Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the early years (1892-1920s) were given bananas to eat. Many had never seen them and didn't know how to eat them - some ate the whole thing, peel and all."
They have a great collection of banana memorabilia, including some vintage banana boxes:
And ephemera:
They have a great collection of banana memorabilia, including some vintage banana boxes:
And ephemera:
If you're in the Auburn, Washington area over the holiday this would make for a fun family outing. Say hi to Anna Banana, the curator, and tell her you heard about the museum on So Sylvie.
Also, I'd love to know if anyone creates a cardboard chandelier, or any other sculptural lighting. Have fun!
Also, I'd love to know if anyone creates a cardboard chandelier, or any other sculptural lighting. Have fun!
