Why We Love It

The Squirrel Cage carries the warmth of early filament lighting in an energy-efficient LED form. Three watts, 30,000 hours. A considered long-term bulb for pendants where amber atmosphere and industrial character are the priority.

Why It Belongs in a Japandi Home

An exposed filament bulb with roots in industrial lighting history, reinterpreted with honest LED technology. The Squirrel Cage's amber output and 30,000 hour lifetime make it a practical long-term choice for Japandi interiors where warmth and daily ritual carry equal weight.

The Experience

A warm amber bulb for pendants and fixtures where an exposed filament adds character and honest craft to everyday spaces.

Wall-mounted light fixture casting a warm glow on a textured wall.
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Instant Calm

Warm, adjustable light helps your body shift from alert to calm.✨

The Mantle Portable Lamp welcomes the morning with warm light instead of glare. Carry it with you — bathroom, kitchen, breakfast table. At dusk, switch it on again to signal the end of the day.

It’s small, rechargeable, and the glow alone changes how a space feels.

Try this:

  1. Turn off the overhead lights.

  2. Switch on one warm lamp.

  3. Lower the brightness slowly.

That’s it.💛

• Rechargeable + cordless
• Adjustable brightness
• Portable from kitchen to patio
• Designed by Tala

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Light to Live By

Tala, London, U.K.

Tala makes lighting that feels as good as it looks—high-efficiency LED bulbs and refined fixtures designed to lower energy use, last longer, and set a softer, calmer mood at home.

Tala Founders

Tala was founded in 2015 by Josh, Max and William-three friends from Edinburgh University who believed great design was the fastest way to a low-carbon world.

Now headquartered in London, our teams push the boundaries of design and technology to create exceptional, sustainable lighting. We are proud to create lights that are gentle on the planet, make homes look great, and make life feel brighter.

As a Certified B Corp, Tala builds sustainability into every detail:

Responsible materials, circular principles, and low-impact packaging.