50cm Straight empire shade with carrier in jaggery 'spriglee' linen by Ellen Merchant

The carving detail on the spriglee pattern is so crisp it looks almost hand-pressed, and the jaggery linen gives off this warm, honeyed glow when the lamp's on. It's exactly the kind of shade that makes a plain corner feel like a cozy little garden nook.

The linen has a lovely texture to it, and the hand-carved look of the jasmine design gives it a real artisan feel that photographs don't quite capture. It throws a warm, soft light that makes my whole reading corner feel cozier at night.

The jasmine pattern has so much movement it feels alive when the light catches it, and the empire shape sits perfectly on my floor lamp. The jaggery linen is a warmer, more organic brown than I expected, which makes the whole room feel softer. It’s the kind of shade that makes you want to turn the l