Lampshades
With more conventional shapes and sizes, handmade paper lampshades can be customized to suit any space. Given the unique ability to disperse light, paper lampshades serve to suffuse the dullest spaces with warmth and joy.
Lampshades
Sculptures
Lanterns
Cuboid in shape, with either metal or wooden twig frames, lanterns are versatile shades attractive as pendants or as desk lamps.
Collapsible metal frame and banana paper with bamboo leaf inclusion
Collapsible metal frame and banana paper with bamboo leaf inclusion
Mulberry twig frame with laminated dracaena leaf paper
Collapsible metal frame and banana paper with bamboo leaf inclusion
Empire shades
A conventional circular empire lampshade charms as a pendant, or teamed with a table or floor standing lamp base when made of handmade paper due to the special and unique spectral properties of plant fibres used to make paper.
Banana fibre handmade paper with a twisted copper wire frame
Banana fibre handmade paper with a twisted copper wire frame
Black cloth shade with dracaena leaf paper embellishment
Banana fibre handmade paper with a twisted copper wire frame
Tube shades
Cylindrical shades add a contemporary feel and elegance to interior spaces. The handmade paper from either banana fibre or mulberry bark often has inclusions to add interest to the design. Constructed on 3D - printed PLA frames, the shades are laminated on the inside with PVC sheets to lend strength and durability. Attractive singly or in clusters, tube shades are versatile in that they can be used as a pendant or with a table/ floor standing lamp base.
Banana fibre paper with bark inclusions
Banana fibre paper with bark inclusions
Banana fibre paper with bamboo leaf fibre inclusions
Banana fibre paper with bark inclusions
Drum lampshades
Simple cylindrical shades can enliven a dull spot in interiors. When made of handmade paper, they are interesting and functional.
Photo courtesy: Sindhu Krishnan, Kochi
Photo courtesy: Sindhu Krishnan, Kochi
Banana fibre paper on a twisted copper wireframe
Photo courtesy: Sindhu Krishnan, Kochi
Jewel lampshade
Mulberry fibre paper enhances the jewel shape of a simple wireframe lampshade.
Mulberry bark paper on wire frame
Mulberry bark paper on wire frame
Hand painted shades
Seasonal motifs on lampshades emphasise the festive spirit and bring home joy and good cheer.
Photo courtesy: Hema Edwin, Ovenly