Ikat Empire Shade in Black and White, 30cm
£81.00
notes
Printed onto lightweight, billowy silk in an ikat design, the material of this shade has been gathered into folds, adding charming texture and dimension. A classic ‘frustrum’ shape - a cone with the topmost section removed - the Empire Shades are considered one of the more versatile lamp shade shapes. Please note, the base featured is not included.
Dimensions
H: 18cm (7in) x W: 14cm (5.5in) Base Width: 30cm (12in)
Features
notes
Printed onto lightweight, billowy silk in an ikat design, the material of this shade has been gathered into folds, adding charming texture and dimension. A classic ‘frustrum’ shape - a cone with the topmost section removed - the Empire Shades are considered one of the more versatile lamp shade shapes. Please note, the base featured is not included.
Insights
According to the V&A, the term ‘ikat’ stems from the Malay word ‘mengikat’, meaning to ‘tie or to bind’. An ancient type of resist dyeing, the ikat method consists of individual yarns being bound with a tight wrapping in the desired pattern, then dyed and unbound before being woven into cloth. For a more complex, multicoloured pattern the binding process may be repeated several times.
Details & Care
- Material: Linen
- Bulb Type: E27 fitting with B22 adapter
- Fitting Type: Gimbal
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