Desert Dreaming Lampshade

Celebrate Culture and Colour – Handcrafted in South Australia
Infuse your space with warmth and meaning through our Desert Dreaming Aboriginal Lampshade, carefully handmade in the Emotive Collection studio. Featuring authentic Indigenous artwork inspired by the Australian desert landscape, this design bursts with earthy tones, organic shapes, and cultural storytelling. A powerful blend of tradition and contemporary style, it's perfect for adding depth, colour, and connection to any room. Ideal for those who appreciate First Nations art, unique design, and ethically crafted lighting.

Lukarrara Jukurrpa (Desert Fringe-Rush Seed Dreaming) by Senita Napangardi Granites. Colours of the shade are black and white.

• Australian Made
• We ship worldwide
• 100% cotton fabric
• Available in 8 sizes
• Fits E27 lamp bases (converter included for E14/B22)
• Optional US harp fitting converter
  
• Indigenous Aboriginal design
• Suitable for table, floor, and ceiling lamps - select the fitting from the menu

A Thoughtfully Handmade Piece
Each lampshade is crafted to order in small batches in our South Australian studio, making every piece unique. As with all handmade items, slight variations in pattern placement may occur, but the design integrity remains consistent. We proudly offer worldwide shipping so you can enjoy artisan design no matter your location.

Size Options & Fit Recommendations:

Fits standard 40mm Euro (E27) lamp bases. Includes a 29mm converter ring for E14 or B22 fittings. For US harp finial fittings, select the optional converter in the dropdown menu.

XS (15cm): Ideal for small lamp bases and nursery lamps.
S (20cm & 25cm): Perfect for small table and bedside lamps.
M (30cm): Suitable for many table lamps or small ceiling lamps.
L (35cm): Best for large table lamps.
XL (40cm): Designed for very large table lamps.
Floor Lamps: Available in 40cm, 45cm, or 50cm diameters.
Ceiling or pendant Lamps: We can custom-make any size as a ceiling shade or pendant — simply select the ‘Ceiling/pendant’ option from the dropdown menu when ordering. This option includes a fitting at the top of the shade for easy installation.

Fabric Composition:
100% cotton fabric

Note: Lampshade only; base and bulb not included.

Box Contents: 1 x lamp shade, 1 x converter
Care Instructions: If required, dust inside with a soft feather duster
Country of Manufacture: Australia
Lampshade inner: White Colour

Story:
Lukarrara Jukurrpa (Desert Fringe-Rush Seed Dreaming) by Senita Napangardi Granites. Colours of the shade are black and white.

This Jukurrpa belongs to women of the Nakamarra/Napurrurla subsections and to Jakamarra/Jupurrurla men. This Dreaming is associated with a place called Jaralypari, north of Yuendumu. Lukarrara in black and white (desert fringe-rush [Fimbristylis oxystachya & Fimbristylis eremophila]) is a grass with an edible seed. The seeds are traditionally ground on a large stone ('ngatinyanu') with a smaller stone ('ngalikirri') to make flour. This flour is mixed with water ('ngapa') to make damper cakes which are cooked and eaten. In Warlpiri traditional paintings iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. Large concentric circles often represent the site of Jaralypari and also the seed-bearing grass Lukurrara. 'U' shapes can depict the Karnta (women) collecting 'lukarrara' and straight lines are frequently used to portray seeds that fall down to the ground and are also collected by women using their 'parrajas' (wooden food carriers) and 'karlangu' (digging sticks).