An antique Kashmiri table lamp with a beautifully hand painted base, decorated with colourful floral motifs and fitted with a handmade fabric lampshade.
This attractive antique table lamp originates from Kashmir, a region renowned for its centuries old tradition of painted decorative arts. The turned wooden base has been entirely hand painted with stylised floral motifs in warm shades of red, ochre, green and gold, creating a rich and vibrant appearance.
The different baluster shaped sections are highlighted with ebonised details and delicate gilded decoration, while the open twist in the central stem adds an elegant architectural element to the design. The broad circular base is equally hand painted, demonstrating the care and attention devoted to every part of the piece.
The lamp is completed with a handmade fabric lampshade in a deep red tone, chosen to complement the colours of the painted decoration and to create a warm, atmospheric light.