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The 9.5cm tapered lamp shade features dupion silk, a naturally lustrous fabric that cannot be replicated by synthetic processes. The taupe colourway sits within the neutral spectrum, allowing it to complement a broad range of base finishes and surrounding tones. Occasional slubs — points where silk yarn twists more thickly than usual — are a natural characteristic of the fibre and contribute to the fabric's organic texture. The tall tapered form concentrates light downward, suiting smaller decorative lamp bases.
This shade is made from the grandaddy of silk - Dupion. And to think it all started out with a friendly little worm spinning its stuff. Dupion has a beautiful lustre that simply cannot be replicated by man-made processes. This Taupe colour is one of those classic neutrals that can work in pretty much any environment. Sometimes this silk has small imperfections - known as slubs - where two threads of silk yarn are twisted together a little more thickly than usual. Slubs happen, and should be celebrated as a reminder that silk is a natural, organic and beautiful fibre...not grumbled about! We hope you love and live happily ever after with your glorious Dupion silk shade.
