Silk String Lampshade - Lilac Pink, 19/30cm x 20cm

This silk string lampshade from Mantra uses taut vertical silk threads stretched across a conical wire frame, tapering from a 190mm top diameter to a 300mm base diameter over a 200mm height. The lilac pink silk threads are tensioned evenly around the frame, creating a semi-translucent surface that diffuses light softly while allowing the thread texture to remain visible when lit.

Designed for table lamps and floor lamps with E27 or E14 bulb fittings, the shade suits bedrooms, living rooms and boutique hospitality spaces where a softer, warmer ambient light is needed. The lilac pink tone casts a subtle rose-tinted glow when paired with warm-white bulbs, which works well in neutral or pastel interiors. The 300mm base diameter provides adequate coverage for a lamp base between 150-200mm wide, while the lighter 0.4kg weight sits comfortably on most table lamp risers without tipping.

The silk thread construction creates a finer, more delicate appearance than fabric or paper shades, with each individual thread catching light independently. The conical profile concentrates light downward, making it functional for reading or task lighting in bedside and side-table applications. The lilac pink colour retains clarity under both daylight and evening artificial light, avoiding the muddiness that can occur with synthetic dyed fabrics.

What lamp fittings does this shade suit?

The shade fits standard table and floor lamp fittings with an E27 or E14 bulb holder. The 190mm top diameter accommodates most gimbal or spider fittings. Confirm your lamp base has a compatible shade carrier before ordering.

What wattage bulb can be used?

The silk thread material is heat-sensitive. Use LED bulbs up to 10W equivalent or low-heat halogen bulbs up to 40W maximum. Avoid higher-wattage incandescent or halogen bulbs that generate excessive heat close to the silk.

How is the silk thread shade cleaned?

Dust gently with a soft brush or use a low-power vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment held slightly away from the threads. Do not use water, chemical cleaners or damp cloths, as silk threads can mark or discolour when wet.

Does the colour change when lit?

The lilac pink tone casts a soft rose-tinted glow when paired with warm-white bulbs. Under cooler daylight-temperature LEDs the colour appears more neutral pink. The translucency of the silk threads means the bulb colour temperature noticeably affects the overall light tone.