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The Morris & Co. Borage empire lamp shade features a block printed floral pattern originally designed by William Morris in 1883, reproduced using his traditional hand-printing technique. The symmetrical botanical design is printed onto card, preserving the natural ink variations characteristic of the original block printing process. Its empire silhouette suits a range of lamp bases, with the sunflower yellow ground giving the printed borage motif strong visual contrast.
William Morris, a close friend of master engraver Emery Walker, crafted the lively 'Borage' floral pattern in 1883, drawing inspiration from nature. Beloved by bees, this pattern is a lively, spirited floral design with multiple axes of symmetry, creating a captivating focal point in any room. We've carefully block printed 'Borage' onto lampshades, capturing Morris' original technique's timeless charm and unique variations, as once seen in Walker's Hammersmith home-a beautiful blend of history and craftsmanship.
