Illuminating the Future with Eco‑Friendly Paper Lamps
At Tribal Veda Heritage, every lamp is a quiet celebration of slowness, mindfulness, and craft. Each piece is shaped by many hands, many stories, and a shared dream of taking Indian handmade excellence to the world. In our collaboration with master craftsman Mr. Saquib Alam, that dream glows a little brighter with every paper lamp that leaves the studio.
A synergy of paper and light
Tribal Veda Heritage draws on over five decades of handmade paper expertise, rooted in traditional manufacturing techniques perfected since the 1970s. Our journey began with simple sheets of cotton and jute paper and has grown into a diverse portfolio of eco‑friendly papers that respect both nature and craft communities. Today, those same papers are being transformed into sculptural lamps that bring warmth and character to any space.
Paired with this legacy is Mr. Saquib’s exceptional lamp‑making artistry. Known for his refined forms and meticulous attention to detail, he has dedicated years to mastering how paper interacts with light, shadow, and space. Together, our collaboration blends Tribal Veda’s sustainable papers with his contemporary, design‑led approach to create lighting that feels both timeless and quietly modern.
The beauty of slow design
In a world racing toward instant everything, our lamps are an invitation to slow down. Each design begins with material: tree‑free cotton paper, rustic jute fibre sheets, and recycled‑fibre composites that reduce waste while adding rich texture. These papers are then shaped into organic forms that soften interiors with a gentle, diffused glow, turning corners, corridors, and lounges into intimate, contemplative spaces.
The collection explores several distinct directions: cotton paper lamps with subtle textures and shadows, jute‑based designs that bring earthy tactility, and recycled paper lamps where environmental responsibility meets artistic expression. By experimenting with innovative material blends and forms, the range pushes the boundaries of what handmade paper can become in the world of lighting.
Master craftsman excellence
Mr. Saquib’s workshop in Moradabad has long been a quiet powerhouse in India’s paper lamp landscape. His extensive experience, honed over decades, has turned simple sheets of paper into luminous installations for homes, hospitality spaces, and concept stores. Every curve, fold, and seam in his lamps reflects an intuitive understanding of both design and durability.
What makes his work truly special is the way he balances tradition and innovation. Classic craftsmanship techniques form the foundation, but each design carries a contemporary sensibility suited to global tastes—from minimal, Japandi‑inspired silhouettes to bold, sculptural statement pieces. This rare combination of heritage and modernity makes him an ideal partner in Tribal Veda Heritage’s mission to elevate handcrafted Indian paper products to global prominence.
Making Indian handicrafts export‑ready
Beyond his creative mastery, Mr. Saquib brings a crucial strength to our larger vision: export readiness. With extensive experience in exporting handmade products to international markets, he deeply understands global quality benchmarks, packaging norms, safety standards, and buyer expectations. This knowledge allows us to refine every aspect of our lamps—finishing, consistency, documentation, and logistics—so they can travel seamlessly from our artisans’ hands to homes around the world.
At Tribal Veda Heritage, one of our core pillars is to make Indian handicrafts truly export‑ready, not just in aspiration but in process and practice. With Mr. Saquib as a key member of this journey, this pillar becomes significantly stronger. His guidance helps us design with international consumers in mind while preserving the soul of Indian craft, ensuring that tribal and rural artisans can access sustainable, high‑value global markets rather than remaining confined to local ones.
Crafting tomorrow’s heirlooms
Every lamp that emerges from this collaboration carries more than just light—it carries livelihoods, heritage, and hope. Under Mr. Saquib’s mentorship and design leadership, Tribal Veda Heritage is working to build an eco‑friendly lighting range that hotels, resorts, concept stores, and conscious homes can proudly showcase. Each piece is crafted from sustainable materials, powered by traditional skills, and finished to meet global standards.
Our partnership is shaped by a shared commitment: to preserve artisan heritage while creating meaningful, dignified work for tribal communities and bringing thoughtfully designed, environmentally conscious products to discerning customers worldwide. As this collection grows and travels, we envision Indian paper lamps not just as decor, but as modern heirlooms—carrying the glow of forests, villages, and craftspeople into spaces across the globe. Together, we are not just making lamps; we are illuminating possibilities.
