Self Mastery

Once we take responsibility for our experiences, we can learn how to master our inner world. It is this world that reflects into our experience of life. The other way around, we get to know about our inner world by looking in the mirror of life and our home is the perfect entry.

Equanimity is the capacity to remain calm in the midst of chaos. This practice is done with our environment as well as with our inner world. Discernment has different layers. One of them reflects our capacity to know the difference between our ego driven intentions and the expression of our heart. 

Self mastery is the essence of the Sakura Lifestyle as laid out in the accompanying guide,” “Adopting the Sakura Lifestyle”. The structure  and steps of this lifestyle is grounded in the fundamental principles of our human nature. 

Besides the presented story of self mastery, any three flowers can be chosen from the Virtues of Creation collection. If you would like a fourth flower, instead of the Buddha, we’ll tune the chandelier accordingly. 

Every elements of these chandeliers are the fruits of our close collaboration with independent artisan ateliers in Marrakesh. The finishing touch and quality control of all the different elements is done in-house at the Sakura Living atelier. The creation and tuning of your chandelier is done by the artist himself in collaboration with your inputs.

Materials used: 

• Brass (alloy of copper and zinc) and maillechort (alloy of copper, zinc & nickel).
• Glass: only the uncommon, first quality glass is used for our collections. It is available in four colors: bleu, red, amber and green. Besides this clear glass, we also use sanded glass and stained glass in several colors (see the Virtues of Creation collection).
• Root of the Thuja tree:  the base of the lotus chandeliers are made out of the precious root of the thuja tree. 

Traditional techniques used: 

Different traditional techniques are integrated through-out the entire collection. These techniques include brass marquetry, cuttings with a chisel or with a small hand saw, hammering and shaping the brass elements. The brass is either soldered by flame of with a basic tool, heated above a small gas fire. 

As all the elements are handmade and different flowers can be selected for each chandelier, small variations in dimensions and weight may apply. All dimensions and weight is mentioned as shown with the selected flowers and the dodecahedron.

Many hands are part of this process of co-creation and all this diversity combined, results in all unique expressions of light. It is a celebration of our human nature. 

Every chandelier is carefully protected and packaged for shipping in a hand-made wooden box, containing the following items:

• All of the elements of your bespoke chandelier (base/roots/leaf).
• Your selected flowers including the hovering hummingbirds (one, two or three, depending on the chandelier). The hummingbirds are mounted on one of the flower crowns. 
• The dodecahedron (consciousness) with its dedicated support.
• The story about the chandelier and the meanings integrated in the design of the flowers. 
• A practical lighter and 6 scented t-lights.
• The Sakura guide; “Adopting the Sakura Lifestyle”.

Each chandelier has the Sakura Living stamp of authenticity (hummingbird) integrated in the wooden base.

Every chandelier is created anew so the base will be unique each time.

All chandeliers can perfectly be combined with other individual flowers of the collection, providing for change and expansion.

The reference chandeliers can be ordered as displayed, including the presented lotus flowers. You may also choose to select different flowers for your chandelier.

Before packaging, you will be presented with your unique chandelier for approval. At this moment, it is still possible to change the flowers or even to slightly tune your chandelier. (wider, taller, more or less straight, …). You are part of the co-creation. 

The reference chandeliers are also an open invitation to co-create your unique expression of light. The artist will transform your vision into your bespoke chandelier. To engage with this process, we kindly refer to our co-creation form:  Let's co-create.

Installation:

The modular design provides for easy installation of your chandelier. After unpacking the different elements, the roots and the leaf are easily fitted into the base of the chandelier. This design also allows for tuning and presenting your chandelier slightly different by rotating the different elements. Once your chandelier is mounted, you can place your chosen flowers to complete it.  

Maintenance: 

We are proud to present you a maintenance free, high quality work of art, while honoring the tradition of artisanal manual labor. 

All the brass elements are aged, giving them the authentic look and feel. After complete inspection, all of the elements are spray-finished with a high quality, high transparent varnish. This protect the brass from oxidation and coloration, while maintaining transparency and the glossy finish. It also protects all of the artisanal craftsmanship.

This exceptional attention for detail results in a maintenance free, all handmade, luxuries interior decoration. It is unseen in the artisan community.

Care: 

In dusty environments, the different elements and the flowers can be dusted off with a dry cloth.

The different crowns of petals for the flowers can be cleaned, as you would clean a pair of sunglasses. 

The precious thuja wood was nurtured with the local olive oil. Once in a while you may buff the base of the chandelier with a little bit of oil. Any household oil will do. 

We ship our chandeliers worldwide, with FedEx as our preferred partner. After approval and packaging, the estimated time of delivery is around 4 working days until customs clearing in the country of destination. Local taxes and duties do apply. 

• EU countries: 80 EUR.
• USA: 90 EUR.

Please verify the shipping pricing for other countries at check-out.