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The Savio empire lampshade is crafted from hand-made marbled paper, a centuries-old technique in which paints and oils are dropped onto thickened water, then raked and stretched before the paper is laid over the surface to absorb the pattern. Each sheet produced is entirely unique, meaning no two shades share the same marbling. The bold green tones carry a fluid, organic quality inherent to the process, and the shade features two seams due to the surface area required for this construction method.
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.
