This lighting fixture is the result of a unique collaboration between Christophe PERICHON, TOPLANSKA Crystal, and Sericyne, an innovative French company. Mr. PERICHON, interior architect, decorator, and designer, teamed up with Maison TOPLANSKA to create a custom high-end lighting edition, made out of acrylic glass, brass, and a major innovation : silk produced by Sericyne.
Sericyne is an innovative French company that uses a patented technique to produce exceptional non-woven natural silk. This silk is made by delicately placing silkworms on two or three-dimensional supports, where they meticulously produce their silk. The silk is 100% composed of silk threads bonded together by a molecule called sericin, produced by the insects. Sericyne is the only company holding this unique technique, patented technique , allowing it to produce 100% natural silk and revitalize the silk industry in France. This collaboration with specialized French artisans enriches silk through various techniques such as dyeing, embroidery, screen printing, and embossing.
The T68 luminaire combines brass and embossed silk for an elegant structure while using LED technology for lighting. Silk adds texture and modernity and can be customized according to customer preferences. The integration of silk into these luminaires represents a major innovation in the market, offering soft and uniform light diffusion. Natural and delicate, it is also highly resistant to tensile stress, durable, and has a low carbon production footprint. It is also renewable, biodegradable, and retains its brilliance over time. LED technology ensures long-term energy efficiency. This collaboration opens up new perspectives in the high-end lighting ‘s world, offering aesthetic options while respecting the environment.
