In a world where design often meets excess, Oorjaa continues to shape a gentler narrative — one where nature, craft, and mindful design come together in quiet harmony.

Project Name: Sea Sponge Light
Studio Name: Oorjaa

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Rooted in sustainability and soulful storytelling, the Bengaluru-based studio redefines lighting as more than mere illumination; it is an experience, a pause, a breath. Carrying this belief forward, Oorjaa unveils the Sea Sponge Table Lamp — a handcrafted piece that lets light echo the rhythm of the ocean.

The Sea Sponge finds its muse beneath the waves. Each curve and contour is inspired by the quiet resilience of marine life — sculptural yet soft, raw yet refined. Handcrafted from banana fibre paper, the lamp’s organic texture captures the poetry of the sea floor, transforming natural fibres into a form that glows with gentle warmth. As the days grow shorter and winter sets in, the lamp’s mellow radiance lends an inviting sense of comfort — the kind that fills a space with serenity and warmth. Its subtle play of shadows and soft golden hue make it perfect for creating a cozy ambience that soothes the senses and slows the pace of time.

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But beauty here goes hand in hand with purpose. Like all Oorjaa creations, the Sea Sponge stands as a quiet testament to sustainable design. Made from renewable banana fibre and assembled through low-impact processes, each lamp carries the mark of human hands and mindful making. Its natural form sits beautifully in a variety of spaces — from earthy modern homes to boutique hotels and wellness retreats — places where light and nature coexist in balance.

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With the Sea Sponge Table Lamp, Oorjaa invites you to bring home more than illumination — to welcome a moment of calm, a whisper of the sea, and a glow that feels deeply alive.

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