Double-sided ‘Cherry Blossom Girl’ Japanese cotton lampshade

‘Cherry Blossom Girl’ is a bespoke lampshade designed using my architectural understanding of illumination and how artificial light interacts with patterned and plain, coloured textiles. Handmade using a Japanese fabric, this shade creates a soft, enchanting light that glows beautifully when illuminated.

Fabric Story This design features the Japanese Geisha print, featuring motifs including Geisha, Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms and Japanese castles and was chosen for its vibrant colours offset by a black background. It also features embossed gold birds which react very differently to light than the rest of the fabric.

Lighting Behaviour Paired with its peach lining, ‘Cherry Blossom Girl’ responds distinctively when warm bulbs are applied. The peach tone transfers subtly into the white elements of the pattern and softens creating a pink hue to the light, ideal for living rooms and bedrooms. In contrast the gold embossed areas allow no light through and so show as black when illuminated bringing a sense of depth to the print as they give the appearance of flying over the background scene. Alternative colours are available for the inner cotton fabric including pink, pale blue & orange.

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.