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The Porto empire lamp shade features hand-marbled paper crafted through a centuries-old technique, where paints and oils are dropped onto thickened water, then raked and stretched into unique patterns before being transferred onto paper. Each sheet is one-of-a-kind, as no two marbling results can ever be identical, giving every shade its own distinct character. The bold gold and white pattern is achieved across a smaller surface area, resulting in two visible seams as part of the construction. The empire silhouette tapers from a wider top to a narrower base, directing light downward with a defined spread.
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.
