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Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampThrough the foundation <a href="http://www.tinymiracles.nl/">Tiny Miracles</a>, Dutch designer <a href="http://www.pepeheykoop.nl/index.php?/shop/order/">Pepe Heykoop</a> and his team are using modern design and local craftsmanship to make a difference in the slums of Mumbai. One of the most notable income-generating projects are these lampshades made from sustainable bamboo. The contemporary handcrafted shades offer an alternative source of income to the cane baskets the community used to fashion before they lost market demand.1
Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampAssigning themselves the ambitious goal of pulling 700 people out of poverty by 2020, the group trains community members to make a series of high-end pieces for home decor.2
Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampIt is their hope that moving residents from "very poor" to "middle class" will allow them access to education and basic amenities.3
Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampThe Copper Lampshades are created by lashing slices of bamboo together with recycled copper wire.4
Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampThese pieces are constructed together with underprivileged women of Pardesh.5
Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampSustainable bamboo is carefully pieced together with recycled copper wire.6
Tiny Miracles Bamboo LampConsisting of 13 sides, the women can take each piece of the Copper Lampshades home to work on while running the household at the same time and assemble them later.7
