Yemen Lantern – Zabid (out of stock in Europe)

$129,00 (incl. tax)

Yemen Made. Solar Powered. Heart Driven.

Handcrafted by silversmiths and artisans in the Old City of Sanaa, these lanterns combine carefully-sculpted brass, delicate fabrics, vibrant stones and light to create dazzling patterns. Our Little Sun Diamond solar lamps power each lantern with safe, clean renewable energy. Enjoy the soft, cheerful light of the lantern in your home or garden, while helping to bring income back into a creative industry that was halted by conflict in recent years.

The Zabid lantern features locally-sourced agate stones. View and purchase our stoneless design, Sheba, here.

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About Our Partners in Yemen

warfair, based in Denmark, aims to connect conflict-affected countries with companies, distributors and other partners within the EU so that money can flow back into local economies that need it. warfair also ensures the quality, working conditions, and transparency in the trade of these goods.

The people behind The Yemen Journey have been creating successful businesses in Yemen since 2012, each with a focus on sustainability and positive social impact. They source unique regional items in order to share the beauty of Yemen’s creations with the world.

The power of your purchase

By powering the traditional lantern with the Little Sun Diamond, a powerful, rechargeable solar lamp, the story of your lantern takes on another brilliant facet of hope. Each light we produce helps Little Sun provide rural communities with clean, renewable power at a locally affordable price. Learn more about our impact here.

Specifications:

  • Diameter: 25 cm
  • Height when folded: 8 cm
  • Height when unfolded: 42 cm
  • Height unfolded including hanger: 58 cm
  • Weight: 1000g
  • Made by hand from brass, cotton fabric and metal wire
  • The Zabid design features Yemeni agate stone, which are found naturally in the mountains around Sana’a (not a precious stone)

Unique features:

  • Compatible with either our Little Sun Diamond (included when ordering from our site) or a traditional candle (Please note: Do not use the candle and Diamond at the same time)
  • Handmade by Yemeni artisans in the Old City of Sana’a
  • Each lantern combines carefully-sculpted brass, delicate fabrics and vibrant stones and light to create dazzling patterns
  • Suitable for indoor or outdoor use

Charging & Use: To charge, place the Little Sun Diamond in the sun with its solar panel up. Press the button once to turn on and again to turn off. To detach the stand, carefully pull it from the holes on either side, one side at a time.

Battery: 3.2V LiFePO4 rechargeable battery with 300mAh

Weight: 95g

Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 2.7 cm

Main Body: Manufactured in Recyclable ABS & PC, highly weather resistant and UV resistant

Solar Panel: 60 x 60 mm monocrystalline solar panel made from highly efficient SunPower solar cells, 4.4V, 0.5 Watt

LED: SPM from Samsung with an optical efficiency of 167 lm/W at 5400K (cool white)

Light Output: Charging Little Sun Diamond for a minimum of 5 hours in the sun gives you 5 hours bright light (22lm).

 

Click here to download the technical specifications for the Little Sun Diamond as a PDF.

Click here to view the Little Sun warranty terms.

Where do you ship to?

You can find the complete overview of the countries we ship to in the check out section of the shop. If your country is not listed, please email us at support@littlesun.org.

How do you ship your products?

We work with different partners and choose a service depending on where you live to ensure a smooth delivery.

How long does it take until I receive my order?

Delivery normally takes 3 – 5 working days. If you need your order faster, please email us at support@littlesun.org and we might to be able to offer a faster delivery for a small surcharge.

Do you also deliver to PO Boxes?

No, unfortunately we can only deliver to street addresses.

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By supplying your phone number, the delivery partner can reach you if they have difficulties finding your address, to ensure you receive your order as soon as possible.

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If you live in a remote place and would like to order through our shop, please email us at support@littlesun.org before ordering and we will let you know if we can deliver your order.

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Yes, after placing your order successfully, you will automatically receive a confirmation and an invoice.

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When entering my credit card details, I’m re-directed to a new window where I’m asked to enter my “VerifiedbyVisa” or “MasterCard SecureCode”. What is this?

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