# Deep Sea-Inspired Macrame Smalltown's Intricate and Impressive Macrame Lampshades By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macrame-lampshades References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/04/smalltown-macrame.html) & [smalltown.net.au](http://www.smalltown.net.au/macrame-products/) The designers and artisans at Smalltown, a boutique dedicated to the art of macrame in Melbourne, Australia have come up with an ingenious way to incorporate this old-fashioned technique into contemporary homes. Their macramé lampshades are delicate and beautiful lighting options. Made of polypropylene rope, the macramé lampshades from Smalltown are truly original works of art. There are three styles: the knotted egg, the deep sea and the drop and they range in price from $390-$850. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Macrame:** Exploring modern ways to incorporate traditional macrame technique into interiors and designs - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** Adopting sustainable materials in creating beautiful and delicate lighting options - **Artistic Lampshades:** Creating original works of art in lighting fixtures that add a unique touch to any space ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Integrating modernized macrame designs into interior home and commercial spaces - **Sustainable Products:** Developing eco-friendly and sustainable products with unique and creative designs - **Artisanal Lighting:** Producing one-of-a-kind handmade artistic lighting fixtures as an alternative to mass-produced options ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Macrame Plant Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macrame-plant-hanger.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Organic Cloud-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khmara.md) - [Monkey Knot-Integrated Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-knot-pendant-lamp.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md) - [Woven Leaf Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalina-table-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md)