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The 30cm straight empire lamp shade features handmade marbled paper, a centuries-old craft where paints and oils are dropped onto thickened water, then raked and stretched to create unique patterns. Each sheet is individually laid onto the liquid surface and lifted to capture the design, meaning no two shades are ever identical. The bold foglia pattern combines yellow and green tones, with the paper construction giving the shade a distinctive artisanal character. Due to the smaller surface area involved in the marbling process, this shade is finished with two seams.
The marbling of paper is a craft that dates back hundreds of years, and it is fascinating to watch. Paints and oils are carefully dropped onto a thickened water, and are then raked and stretched to create the pattern. The paper is then slowly laid on top and once imprinted removed from the liquid and dried. No two pieces of paper can ever be the same. We are thrilled with these patterns - bold and brilliant. Please note that due to the smaller surface area required to create this effect, this shade will have two seams.
