If you love gathered fabric lampshades as much as I do, you’ll go crazy for the creations of New England-based Perrotine. Founded by Lis Herbert (an avid gardener and former letterpress printer!), the company specializes in handmade fabric lampshades made from vintage textiles such as Indian silk saris, cotton block prints, Uzbek ikats, and Indonesian batiks. Lis stitches the fabric to the frames by hand, always including marvelous trim, linen lining, and often a playful tassel for good measure. She also creates custom made to order silk, cotton, and linen shades based on clients’ specifications and has an impressive archive of silks to choose from. I love perusing Lis’ instagram to see her latest creations and the textiles that are currently inspiring her. The shades are made in Lincoln, Massachusetts and can be purchased online and at a few select brick and mortar boutiques. Below, explore some of Lis’ latest creations and inspirations from the Perrotine instagram and website. I hope you admire her work as much as I do!
An iridescent woven silk ikat.
Gathered silk sari lampshade with a very pale, barely there, lavender ground, and block print floral details in pink, blue, and pale orange. Finished with a self trim and lined in nude linen.
Jumbo silk sari lampshade in ikat, lined with nude linen, and trimmed with aubergine silk.
Floral print silk sari lampshade.
A sweet floral block print lampshade.
A Samuel & Sons trim makes a playful statement on this shade.
Bunnies, birds, deer, and flowers, in pink, yellow, blue, and green on a grey/lavender ground.
Silk sari lampshade in a classic floral block print. Apricot, slate blue, and pale jade on a creamy white ground. Lined in pale rosy linen and trimmed with coordinating solid silk shantung.
A bold red ikat shade.
Silk sari lampshade in a classic floral block print. Apricot, slate blue, and pale jade on a creamy white ground. Lined in pale rosy linen and trimmed with coordinating solid silk shantung.
An antique textile from the Victoria & Albert museum.
Saffron silk with irises and birds.
Purple paisley print.
Paisley lampshade on a silk ikat.
A fabulous burgundy and magenta silk ikat.
Small silk sari shade with pink tassel.
Silk patola sari sconce lampshade lined with nude linen and trimmed with aubergine silk.
Another antique textile from the Victoria & Albert museum.
A pair of silk sari lampshades in a loose print of tumbling vines and flowers at top, with a paisley detailed border at bottom. Powdery green blue ground with lapis, white and cerulean details. Lined in nude linen and with icy blue trim.
Detail of an ikat silk sconce lampshade in an iridescent deep rouge/eggplant.
(images courtesy of @perritineco on instagram)
Oh, I love this post! Thank you for introducing us to this company. My biggest take-away from Anna Spiro’s book Absolutely Beautiful Things is that interesting lampshades make all the difference. I have bought from Cruel Mountain on Etsy and have been happy with the results. They make your home so much cozier!
Julie – I agree, they make such a huge difference in a space! Thanks for saying hello!