The problem with fixed lighting
Most homes and cafés are wired for a single idea of light. One ceiling point. One switch. One mood. Life does not work like that. You cook, read, host friends, shoot content, wind down, and sometimes turn the living room into a studio. When light cannot move, you move your life around poor lighting. That creates strain, shadows, and wasted corners.
What modular lighting actually means
Modular lighting is a simple promise. Separate the light from the wall. Give it a body that is light in weight. Make the lampshade swappable. Let the whole piece travel from table to balcony in seconds. No electrician. No drill. No delay.
That is what we build with our two systems: Vaari and Ekkam. Vaari is variable, made of two parts, a body and a shade, designed to be swapped freely. Ekkam is singular, a sculpted body fused with its shade. Yet both collections connect to the same modular idea. You can mix and match. A Vaari body can hold an Ekkam shade, and vice versa. The system flexes with you.
Five real scenes from daily life
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The work nook
Morning coffee on the dining table. Laptop open. You want a soft pool that keeps the screen glare low. Place a Vaari or Ekkam at arm’s length. Warm white. The table looks calm. Your face is evenly lit for calls. When work ends, the table goes back to being a home surface. -
Dinner for two
Bright rooms flatten food. Drop a portable lamp to create height and shadow on plates. You get depth without dimming the whole room. Conversations slow down. Phones stay aside. -
Kids’ story hour
A floor cushion fort near the sofa. One lamp tucked behind the cushions. The fabric glows. The room feels safe. When bedtime comes, lift the lamp and park it on a shelf. No cords to trip over. -
Balcony reset
Evenings in Pune invite a quick balcony break. A portable lamp on the ledge makes plants pop. The light stays close to faces, not the ceiling. You read. You sip. You breathe. -
Pop up studio
Creators shoot short videos all the time. Portable light near the product reduces harsh overhead shadows. You get catchlights in the eyes and texture on objects without large rigs. Pack away in a minute.
Design that serves people
At Muvèlo, form follows feeling. A lamp should be simple to hold, easy to place, and good to look at even when off. Vaari bodies are sculpted for grip. Ekkam forms are seamless and unified. Both shades soften glare. The look sits well with natural materials, concrete, and clean walls. The goal is to blend, not shout.
The Vaari & Ekkam system in plain words
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Portable body
Light in weight. Moves from desk to garden in seconds. -
Interchangeable parts
Vaari separates body and shade. Ekkam fuses them into one. Both still fit the same modular system, so you can mix and match as you wish. -
Repairable design
If a piece fails, we replace that piece. The system lives longer. Less waste. -
Warm comfortable light
Set for reading, dining, and content work. No harsh blue spike. Eyes thank you. -
Thoughtful charging
USB charging. Hours of use on a single charge in typical home scenes.
Ekkam Collection - https://www.muvelo.in/collections/ekkam-collection
Why cafés and studios pick portable
Wired lighting fixes tables to a mood. Portable lights let you rotate looks by time of day. Morning can be bright and crisp. Evenings can be warm and intimate. Events can place light among people. You get higher table photos, happier guests, and faster resets between bookings.
Sustainability in action
We design for long life. Fewer parts. Replaceable components. 3D printed bodies that reduce material waste in production. Local manufacturing cuts travel miles. When a product lasts, the planet wins and your wallet does too.
A quick setup guide
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Small living room
One lamp beside seating for faces. One on a shelf for background glow. Keep both at eye level when seated. -
Bedroom
Bedside lamp at shoulder height. Warm white. A second lamp on a dresser to balance the room. -
Café two-top
Lamp centered between plates. Lower height for intimacy. Refill battery during shift change. -
Balcony
Lamp on a side stool near plants. Keep the source out of frame for photos. Leaves will glow.
Vaari Collection - https://www.muvelo.in/collections/vaari-ekkam-lamps
How to choose your shade
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Opal shade
Soft, even pool. Best for dining and bedtime. -
Textured shade
Adds pattern to walls. Good for corners and backdrops. -
Directional shade
Focus on objects or reading. Useful for product photos.
The feeling test
Turn off overheads for a minute. Place one portable lamp two feet from you. Notice your voice drops. Notice the room feels calmer. That is light at human scale. Once you feel it, you will not go back to one-point lighting.
What owners say
People tell us the lamp is the first thing guests notice. They move it without asking. They keep it on even when the room is bright because it makes objects look alive. That is design doing gentle work.
Before you buy
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Start with one body and one shade.
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Live with it for a week.
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Note the scenes you use most.
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Add a second shade to extend use.
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If you host often, keep a spare battery charged.
Closing
Good light is not a fixture. It is a companion. When it moves with you, life slows down and rooms feel more honest. That is why we build Vaari and Ekkam. Two collections. One modular system. Design that moves. Design that stays.
FAQ block for Shopify
Is the light bright enough for reading
Yes. Place it two feet away at shoulder height for the best result.
How long does the battery last
Typical home scenes run for many hours on a single charge. from 20+ hours to upto 30 Hours.
Can I buy extra shades
Yes. Shades are swappable between Vaari and Ekkam. Add a second shade to expand use.
Do I need an electrician
No. Place, charge, and use. That is all.
Short author note
I am an architect and product designer in Pune. I build functional art for modern living. If this post helped, share it with a friend who is setting up a new home or a café.
