Mr. Raghavan has over 30 years of experience in lampshade making, specializing in ceiling, wall, and floor lampshades. He works with materials such as banana fibre, coconut fibre, raw silk, and poplin, while also employing women artisans to assist in the craft process.
Mr. Raghavan has been crafting lampshades for over 30 years, specializing in ceiling, wall, and floor lampshades and decorative lighting. He works with diverse materials, including banana fibre, coconut fibre, raw silk, and poplin. He also employs women artisans who assist with pasting paper onto the wired structures.
Paper lampshade making combines structural wirework with paper and other materials to create functional and decorative lighting. The process involves sourcing materials, developing patterns, and drawing forms before assembling and covering the wired structure. The craft transforms simple materials into aesthetically designed lighting for homes, hotels, and cafés.
Chennai is an important creative and manufacturing cluster in Tamil Nadu, with a strong network of artisans, designers, workshops, and small-scale industries. Its blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design supports diverse handmade products, while its growing hospitality and interior sectors create demand for decorative crafts.
The craft produces ceiling, wall, and floor lampshades in varied forms and materials. Alongside lampshades, Mr. Raghavan creates decorative lighting and candles for festive occasions such as Diwali, Christmas, and New Year. These products are designed for homes, hotels, coffee shops, and other spaces, combining practical lighting with decorative appeal.
Over three decades, Mr. Raghavan has developed lampshade making into a diverse practice combining traditional handwork with decorative design. His workshop provides employment to women who assist in covering the wired structures with paper. The craft continues through functional lighting and festive products, adapting lampshade making to contemporary interiors and celebrations.
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