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Chiang Mai Dragon

20/10/2013

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So recently I've been looking at rather more luxurious fabrics and decided to get some of this amazing Chiang Mai Dragon fabric by Schumacher. It's based on a 1920's Art Deco era block print and has been around for a few years but remains one of their best sellers. I hesitate to use the word 'iconic' but it kind of is. There is a lot of love for this pattern out there.
I've bought the Aquamarine as seen above as well as the China Blue and Mocha versions. It's table printed onto a beautiful 100% linen ground.
To most of us, the price of the fabric and wallpaper makes it prohibitively expensive for walls, curtains and upholstery (and it's a fairly big statement too, which isn't for everyone but I so would!).
Chiang Mai Dragon, wallpaper, lampshade,handmade,
Chiang Mai Dragon wallpaper by Schumacher. Photo by Ryann Ford.
 But what a fabulous splash of colour and pattern as a lampshade and, dare I say it, a less costly way to introduce the pattern into your scheme. Perhaps not cheap... if I were Tesco this would be firmly planted in my Finest range. Let's call it my Premier range ;-)  Hope you like it so far. I'll be adding more fabrics soon.
ps. Once again I excitedly made this lampshade in the early hours of the morning and took the photos before dawn. I'll take some better ones later and list this lampshade in my shop. Because of the size of the pattern, I'll be offering it in a version with the dragon motif and a version with the lantern and flowers motif.
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francis
21/10/2013 04:17:39 am

A labour of love, given that you were up before dawn to make it, but the result is really spectacular. I'm not exactly an interior decor guru but reckon your 'finest' range will do well. Might as well buy the lampshade you really like, given how long they tend to last and that one's uniquely likeable. Great work!

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Miranda link
21/10/2013 04:20:16 am

Thank you, Francis! Kind words :)

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Hannah Martin link
24/10/2013 10:56:46 am

Love them all! Must order one for our bedroom soon!

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Miranda link
24/10/2013 11:39:14 am

Thank you, Hannah :-) Please do! x

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Bernard Crosby link
29/11/2020 09:03:55 am

Thankss for posting this

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    I'm Miranda and I live near the beach in a quiet corner of West Sussex. I make lampshades and I also work as a scenic artist.

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