15 inch Handmade Velvet Opera Lampshade – art for lamps

My new 15 inch handmade Velvet Opera lampshade is truly art for lamps, bringing visual impact and drama to any room.  Now you can update any lamp with a colorful, artistic shade that looks fantastic whether the lamp is on or off   My proprietary design patterns are the focal point of these shades and provide a more interesting visual element than traditional plain shades.

This handmade Velvet Opera lampshade measures 15″ diameter x 10″ height, and is appropriate for most table or floor lamps.

Turn any lamp into a work of art with one of my 15 inch handmade lampshades.  I design and handweave all the lampshade fabrics using sustainable eco-friendly silk & bamboo yarns. The process is time-consuming and has these steps:

1. I select from my proprietary patterns, determine a harmonious colorway to complement the pattern and then develop the intricate placement of each yarn to create the fabric.
2. Then I dress my loom and handweave the fabrics for my handmade lampshades.
3. After that, I cut them to size and finish the fabric with an eco-friendly protectant before sending the finished yardage to a nearby fabricator.
4. Here the fabric is laminated to a stiffer backing while taking care to keep the fabric aligned.
5. Finally the shade is hand formed to my specifications and pattern matched along the seam.

As a result, each one is truly a work of art that features a level of craftsmanship unlike any traditional shade you see.

To reduce waste, I upcycle my swatches & samples, repurposing them to create my artwork. I also make handmade paper from the remnant warp yarns.

Sizing Guide:

Here’s a good reference point for selecting the right sized lampshade, but your personal situation might require slight variances.