Double-sided 'Do You Remember The First Time' Ankara print lampshade with striped inner
‘Do You Remember The First Time’ is a bespoke lampshade designed using my architectural understanding of illumination and how artificial light interacts with patterned textiles. Handmade using an Ankara fabric, this shade creates a bold, atmospheric light when illuminated.
Fabric Story This shade has a very personal connection for me as it features the first Ankara waxed cotton, printed fabric I purchased and double-sided representation of the first shade I ever made. At the time, I was living in East Dulwich passing through Peckham and its myriad of Ankara fabric shops daily. I was attending a Women's Institute workshop on lampshade making and not being a seamstress needed to find some fabric so I popped into one of the shops. I was hooked from there on in - the colours and bold patterns just spoke to me. I also loved the class which was the prefect antidote to the work I was doing as an architect at the time. My fire was lit and this was the start of my lampshade journey. The design features a bold yellow, grey and black on a mottled white background combined with a black and white horizonal tripe on the inside.
Lighting Behaviour This is an unusual mix for me as I generally combine my patterned fabrics with a plain fabric. This is the exception, as ‘Do You Remember The First Time’ is patterned on both sides. It responds distinctively when warm bulbs are applied. The striped inner pattern transfers through the lining to 'disrupt' the outer pattern. It's got a punk ethos and I love it for that. The colour in the two patterns and light given off make it idea for living and dining rooms plus hallways.
Handmade Craft Each lampshade is handmade in London using traditional making techniques. The exterior pattern is aligned with precision, the interior lining is finished cleanly, and the structure is built to maintain its sculptural form over time. As part of a limited run, every shade carries the individuality of the maker’s hand.
Practical Details Available in multiple sizes and suitable for both pendant and table‑lamp fittings.
Sizes
Size 1: 30cm diameter, 21cm high
Size 2: 45cm diameter, 25cm high
Photos show the 30cm diameter.
Suitable for UK/EU lamp holders, with US adaptation available on request.
A sculptural, handmade lampshade that brings movement, warmth, and considered lighting design to any interior.
Take a look at the single-sided version 'The First Time' for a complementary smaller shade.