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The Porto empire lamp shade features hand-marbled paper crafted through a centuries-old technique in which paints and oils are dropped onto thickened water, then raked and stretched into intricate patterns. Each sheet is individually laid onto the surface and lifted, ensuring no two shades carry the same design. The gold and white marbling produces a bold, shimmering finish with natural variation across the paper. Due to the smaller surface area required for this technique, the shade is constructed 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.
