Handcrafted Lampshades

I make handmade lampshades in a small workshop in Sandton, Johannesburg. Every shade is cut, gathered, and bound by hand. No factory finish, no shortcuts.

I work in small batches with natural fabrics I have sourced over years from a mix of South African makers and imported heritage houses. Every shade gets a matching or contrast bias binding at the top and bottom, and a piped cord along the seam. Those are the small finishing details that most people notice only when they are missing.

The construction is what makes them last. I use a hardback frame, which is a stiff PVC ring covered in fabric worked over it by hand. It holds shape over time, resists slumping in South Africa's humidity, and gives each shade the structure to sit properly on any base. It is why my customers tend to keep their lampshades for years, not seasons.

If you are not sure what will suit your base, my lampshade sizing guide covers the two rules I use. Or send me a photo on WhatsApp and I will tell you what I would put on it.