{"title":"Our Favourites","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"candy-stripe-cotton-lampshade","title":"Handmade Pink \u0026 Yellow Candy Stripe Keralan Cotton Lampshade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovered during our travels in Kerala, this beautiful hand-woven cotton has been transformed into our vibrant Candy Stripe Lampshades. Handmade with care, each gathered shade features cheerful, pink and yellow stripes that bring a sense of joy and light to any room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of charm and character, these lampshades celebrate the artistry of traditional weaving and the beauty of handmade design. We can’t wait to see them adding warmth and personality to their new homes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 30cm and 35cm sizes, these lampshades work beautifully on smaller to medium lamp bases, where the colourful stripes can be enjoyed in full. They are shown here with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samarkanddesign.com\/products\/priyanka-small-red-table-lamp\" title=\"Priyanka Small Red Table Lamp\"\u003ePriyanka Small Red Table Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e, whose bold base colour complements the lively tones of the Candy Stripe design perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"35cm","offer_id":55011486171517,"sku":"LS243506","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30cm","offer_id":56443504296317,"sku":"LS253014","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":57935470231933,"sku":"LS260340","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Candy_stripe_cotton_lampshade.jpg?v=1734691726"},{"product_id":"mustard-mud-cloth","title":"Mustard Mud Cloth | 200cm x 160cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eMud cloth is a traditional Mali fabric made from hand woven cotton.  It is comprised of 10 cotton strips sewn together.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the vintage nature of this cloth there are some areas where the seams have been  re-stitched\u003c\/span\u003e, a few small marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200cm x 160cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55417154666877,"sku":"MU2503","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Mustard_mud_cloth.jpg?v=1740746880"},{"product_id":"red-woollen-throw","title":"Red Woollen Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant and versatile shawl or throw is hand dyed and woven in Kutch, Gujarat using natural wool fibres. It features a decorative and fun tasselled fringe to each of the short edges. This hand made item has a multitude of uses - anything from a bed throw, shawl or even a blanket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 220cm x 95cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":55768345969021,"sku":"WO2501","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Red_woollen_throw.jpg?v=1744628810"},{"product_id":"red-and-orange-short-kantha-coat","title":"Red \u0026 Orange Short Kantha Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a bright and beautiful short kantha coat in reds and oranges. It is fully reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade from a vintage cotton kantha, these coats are ideal for both formal and informal occasions; complete a wedding outfit or wear to keep warm on those long summer evenings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Size 10 - 14\u003cbr\u003e- Reversible\u003cbr\u003e- Two pockets on each side\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56625886069117,"sku":"KC2532","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Red_orange_short_kantha_coat.jpg?v=1754392630"},{"product_id":"handloom-linen-apron","title":"Handloom Linen Apron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautifully soft aprons are made from 100% hand loomed linen sourced from Kerala in India. Practical yet elegant, they are ideal for everyday cooking, BBQs or time spent in the garden, and are designed to be both comfortable and long-lasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in five colours: red, blue, green, pink, and grey - each apron also features a handy front pocket for added practicality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to care for, these aprons are machine washable and made to be enjoyed as part of daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":57555987169661,"sku":"AP2501","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":57555987202429,"sku":"AP2502","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":57555987235197,"sku":"AP2503","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":57555987267965,"sku":"AP2504","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":57556000833917,"sku":"AP2505","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Red_apron_linen.jpg?v=1765540799"},{"product_id":"tumeric-and-pink-keralan-cotton-lampshade","title":"Handmade Turmeric \u0026 Pink Stripe Keralan Cotton Lampshade","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThese handmade gathered lampshades feature vibrant stripes of pink and turmeric, creating a lively yet balanced composition. A third stripe blends the two colours together, allowing them to merge beautifully across the fabric and giving the shade a gentle sense of movement and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Keralan sari shades are crafted from finely hand-loomed cotton saris. Traditionally these saris feature a contrasting border, often in gold (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekasavu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and are worn during Kerala’s Onam or Harvest Festival. Their colours and textures reflect centuries of textile heritage and the quiet elegance of cloth woven by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe source these saris from small weaving workshops in northern Kerala, near Kannur - a region with a long and proud handloom tradition. Sadly, many of these workshops now face increasing competition from mechanised power looms, making each lampshade an important way of supporting and preserving this remarkable craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shade is available in 45cm, a generous size that works particularly well on medium to larger lamp bases where the colour transitions can be appreciated in full. It is shown here with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samarkanddesign.com\/products\/iki-lamp-base\"\u003eIki Ceramic Lamp Base by Ikuko Iwamoto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose sculptural porcelain form provides a calm and elegant counterpoint to the vibrant woven fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"45cm","offer_id":57739602035069,"sku":"LS264501","price":242.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Tumeric_pink_cotton_lampshade.jpg?v=1769430926"},{"product_id":"handmade-orange-green-keralan-cotton-lampshade","title":"Handmade Orange \u0026 Green Keralan Cotton Lampshade","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous gathered lampshade is handmade from hand-woven cotton crafted in Kerala, India. The fabric is created using a traditional weaving technique that gives it a subtle, shimmering “shot” effect - a gentle interplay of yellow, blue and orange threads that change beautifully with the light. The result is a shade that feels both vibrant and refined, perfect for adding warmth and texture to any space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cotton is woven in small workshops in northern Kerala, near Kannur - a region celebrated for its centuries-old handloom traditions. Sadly, many of these workshops are now under threat from power loom production, making each lampshade a meaningful way to support and sustain this remarkable craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthically made and full of character, these shades embody everything we love about handwoven textiles - craftsmanship, colour, and a quiet elegance that only comes from something made by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 45cm, this lampshade is ideal for medium to larger lamp bases, allowing the subtle “shot” weave of yellow and blue threads to be seen clearly across the gathered fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShown here with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samarkanddesign.com\/products\/priyanka-large-yellow-table-lamp\" title=\"Priyanka Large Yellow Table Lamp\"\u003ePriyanka Large Yellow Table Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e, whose warm base colour complements the woven fabric and highlights the lively interplay of yellow and blue threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"45cm","offer_id":58413212107133,"sku":"LS264508","price":242.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Orange_Keralan_Lampshade1.jpg?v=1784546076"},{"product_id":"orange-handwoven-ghanaian-bolga-fan","title":"Orange Handwoven Ghanaian Bolga Fan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vibrant, handwoven Bolga fan from Ghana, made using traditional basketry techniques passed down through generations. This piece features a bold shield-shaped weave in orange, pink, black, mustard, and coral tones, finished with a leather-wrapped handle and woven hanging loop in green and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandcrafted from elephant grass and dyed raffia by skilled weavers in northern Ghana, each fan is unique — perfect as a striking wall accent or a genuinely functional fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e52cm x 29cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samarkand Design","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":58432977600893,"sku":"GF2602","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0927\/1350\/files\/Ghanaian_Fan_Orange_1.png?v=1784805954"}],"url":"https:\/\/samarkanddesign.com\/en-ch\/collections\/our-favourites.oembed","provider":"Samarkand Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}