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The empire lampshade is constructed from dupion silk, a naturally woven fabric with a characteristic lustre that shifts subtly depending on the light angle. Its taupe colouring sits within a warm neutral range, pairing readily with a variety of base finishes and surrounding tones. The dupion weave may include occasional slubs — areas where threads are twisted more thickly — which are a natural feature of the silk rather than a defect.
