2 lamps upcycled with Japanese fabric

On our trip to Japan in October this year I managed to source some beautiful Japanese fabric. Here are the two lamps that I have upcycled using this fabric.

The first lamp is called Hatome Oriental lamp. I had this vintage wooden lamp base for some time and have been looking for the right fabric to go with it. When I finally saw this wonderful thick cotton fabric in Tokyo I knew it would be perfect for the lampshade. I added some decorative cotton trimming to the edges for an additional visual impact.

 

I love the combination of red and turquoise, don't you? It is so uplifting.

The second lamp is called Hatome Happy Lamp. It has off-white vintage wooden base which originates from the 1970s. I upcycled the lampshade with this colorful cotton fabric which I could not resist when I saw it in Tokyo. It makes me smile every time I look at it.

It seemed appropriate to finish this lamp with red pompoms so that nobody has any doubts about how serious it is ;)

For the details of the lamps click on the Hatome shop link in the top right corner of this blog.

Love
Yolanta

2 lamps upcycled with Japanese fabric

Getting inspired in Tokyo

We are in Tokyo! It just happened that my husband was sent to work here for a week and he took me with him. He spends his days working in the office, poor thing, and I get to roam the streets and parks of Tokyo and getting inspired. It is "work" of another kind after all, if you are an artist and maker...

I hope you enjoyed these few pictures from Japan.

Yolanta

Getting inspired in Tokyo