Bela Lamp

The Bela Lamp features a structural spool-like frame wound with a continuous length of rope, clipped in loops to form the body of the lamp. The construction draws directly on the aesthetic of string-wound kite frames found in South Asian craft traditions.

Yes. Kettal designs products to perform across interior and outdoor environments, and the Bela Lamp is suitable for covered outdoor spaces. Kettal's material standards are developed with exposure and longevity in mind.

Bela was designed by Doshi Levien, the London-based studio founded by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. Their practice is known for weaving personal and cultural narrative, particularly drawing on South Asian craft heritage, into contemporary industrial objects.

The wound rope acts as a filter rather than a reflector, breaking light into a warm, textured glow. The spacing and rhythm of the loops determine how light passes through, producing an effect closer to a lantern than a conventional shade.

The Bela is designed to work in multiple orientations, including as a floor-standing lamp, placed directly on a surface, or suspended overhead, allowing the same object to serve different spatial and atmospheric needs.