Art in products has been something of an obsession for us at Club Artizen. So it was but fitting that we partnered with our handmade paper partner from Pondicherry to market their art lampshades.
The collection kicks off with lamps printed with art by Keiko Mima, a Japanese painter whose work reflects the flora of the Aurobindo Ashram. The artist is often spotted sitting for hours together to capture the intricate details of textures on dry leaves or the delicate veins of leaves and petals.
Art by Keiko Mima @Keiko Mima
Our partner has been working on handmade paper for over 24 years now. In the beginning, Jyoti Yadav, who started the enterprise, started working with pressed flowers, and soon expanded to marbled paper. What started off as a way to explore her creative side after her wedding and move to Pondicherry, soon transformed into a sustainable business.
Club Artizen’s lampshade features intricate art.
Jyoti says the business is a great way for her to give back, as she is also able to provide flexible employment to women. Women like Lakshmi, 36, who says she was able to put her daughter through school because of the enterprise. “I love coming here,” says Lakshmi, “It’s like a home for me.”
With vivid colours that mesmerize and calm, our lampshades make for a great gift!