1285 stitches to be exact. That is how many stitches are in the Maitland-Smith hand-made silk shade on this pierced celadon ceramic lamp with brass accents. (1745-618).
Numbers don't lie. There are no shortcuts for creating beautiful lamp shades of the highest quality.
Not only this shade, but almost every Maitland-Smith silk shade is custom made for individual lamps by the artisans in the Maitland-Smith lamp studio. Starting from scratch, most frames are individually shaped and welded. Accurate measurements ensure that each shade is straight and its proportions are correct. The welded frame is wrapped in muslin ribbon and secured in place providing the surface for attaching the fabric.
From custom patterns, fabric is cut and pieces are sewn together. The lining fabric is also cut and skillfully fitted and pinned into place by our seamstresses.
Many of the Maitland-Smith shades have hand-set pleats or other dressmaker details such as ruching, which are custom treatments that only highly skilled artisans can execute.
The shade is finished with tailored fabric folds as trim, beadwork or other embellishments.
The attention to detail shown in our lamp studio is one of many examples of the hand craftsmanship that defines Maitland-Smith products. Visit our website at www.maitland-smith.com to see our vast selection of accent lighting and find the perfect lamp, wall light or chandelier for your decorating needs.
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