Strange creatures: unique lamps made of branches
Lamps from branches of the Bichos series of Portuguesedesigner Martinho Pita is a superb example of natural and ecological design. The Portuguese word "bicho" means strange living creature or creature. It is not at all surprising why the series of lamps received such a name, because each lamp resembles some kind of alien creature, an unknown beast from the distant past, future or parallel worlds. The lamps are handmade from Portuguese holly branches. Nature itself gave the branch its unique shape; the designer only had to lightly process the surface, drill a hole for the cord and screw the light bulb into the socket. A light bulb crowns the lamps made of branches, like the head of a living creature, and an electric wire in a bright shell resembles an artery in the body through which life-giving energy flows. Not a single Portuguese holly tree was harmed to create these extraordinary lamps; only branches that were specifically pruned for the health of the tree were used. By the way, this type of wood, which has long been used by people, is known for its hardness and good properties as fuel.
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