Yoruba Rose
Made by Ingo Maurer
Designed by Dagmar Mombach
The Yoruba Rose belongs to the MaMo Nouchies collection, a collaboration between Ingo Maurer and designer Dagmar Mombach rooted in the ancient craft of Japanese papermaking. Each shade is formed by stretching washi paper over a skeleton of fine light-metal wires, the silhouette drawn upward in a near-circular arc that feels simultaneously weightless and resolved.
Mombach produces every lampshade by hand in her studio, applying a unique process that preserves the translucency and organic texture of the Japanese paper. When illuminated, the material neither conceals nor overwhelms the light source. It mediates it, producing a warmth that reads almost atmospheric.
- Shade constructed from hand-selected Japanese washi paper
- Wire armature in delicate light metal
- Custom LED module with integrated cooling element, developed exclusively for the MaMo Nouchies series
- Available as a floor lamp configuration upon request
The Yoruba Rose sits within a lineage of work that treats light as material, not accessory. It is a piece for spaces where presence matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MaMo Nouchies collection?
MaMo Nouchies is a series of paper-shade s created through the ongoing collaboration between Ingo Maurer and Dagmar Mombach. Each piece is handcrafted in Mombach's studio using traditional Japanese washi paper stretched over metal wire armatures, with lighting components developed specifically for the collection.
What type of paper is used in the Yoruba Rose shade?
The shade is made from Japanese washi paper, a material prized for its fine grain, strength, and exceptional light diffusion. Mombach applies a proprietary manufacturing process that enhances these qualities while preserving the paper's organic character.
Can the Yoruba Rose be ordered as a floor lamp?
Yes. The Yoruba Rose can be configured as a standard floor lamp upon request. This is a made-to-order option available through an inquiry with a design specialist.
What light source does the Yoruba Rose use?
The piece uses a custom LED module with an integrated cooling element developed by Ingo Maurer exclusively for the MaMo Nouchies collection, ensuring the light quality and longevity are matched to the delicacy of the paper shade.
Is each Yoruba Rose shade unique?
Because the shades are formed and finished by hand in Dagmar Mombach's studio, each piece carries subtle variations in form and texture that distinguish it from any other. They are not mass-produced objects.