Hand-Painted Decorative Lampshade – Painterly Folk Motif in Blush & Ochre

This piece feels as though it has been gathered rather than designed — a collection of forms, marks and symbols, each one holding its own quiet rhythm.

Painted by hand onto a soft, neutral ground, the surface is scattered with abstracted motifs: petal-like shapes, dotted clusters, and small, watchful forms that seem to drift gently across the shade. There is a looseness to the composition, a sense that each element has been placed instinctively rather than precisely, allowing the whole to feel alive and slightly unexpected.

The palette is warm and grounding — blush pinks, ochres, soft teal and inky accents — with a deeper, earthy trim that frames the piece and anchors its more playful interior. Up close, the texture of the brushwork reveals itself: layered, imperfect, and expressive.

There is something reminiscent of folk art here, or perhaps a memory of decorative textiles — patterns that feel familiar without belonging to any one place or time.

Designed to bring warmth and character to a room, this lampshade works beautifully as a statement on a simple base, where its painterly detail can be fully appreciated.

When lit, the lampshade casts a warm, gentle light that highlights the hand-painted pattern and brings a quietly artistic presence to a bedside table, console or reading corner.

As with all Melanie Lewis lampshades, this piece is entirely unique and painted by hand in Shropshire.

DETAILS

Dimensions:

Width across bottom of shade, 35cm

Width across top of the shade, 12cm

Vertical height to top of lampshade, 18cm

Candle lightbulb:
Eco Halogen max 28W
or
LED 9W

Material: Hand-painted on a quality cotton lampshade base.

Finish: Original artwork – this is a one off piece, painted by me.

Perfect for lovers of decorative interiors, nature-inspired design and artisan craftsmanship, this lampshade makes a unique addition to your hallway, living room, study or bedroom.

SHIPPING

I post all my lampshades in EXTREMELY sturdy boxes that I spent a long time sourcing.  I have not yet had a single shade damaged in transit as a result.  Your shade will come beautifully wrapped in tissue and securely packaged.  I send all my  shades using Royal Mail Tracked 24.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR LAMPSHADE

Care of your lampshade - I have been painting lampshades for nearly 10 years now, using professional artist's paint which is designed to be lightfast and not fade.  You do not need to treat your lampshade any differently to a normal fabric lampshade - a light dust from time to time is all it will need.  The paint sinks into the fabric fibres, as it would on a canvas, so once dry, it effectively becomes part of the shade and will not chip or flake.