# Paper Lamp Shades 'Paper Productions' Lampshades are Made in a Traditional Indian Paper Factory By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-productions References: [wantoday](http://www.wantoday.com/interiorsblog/paper-productions/) & [piadesign.eu](http://www.piadesign.eu/piadesign.eu/INDIA.html) 'Paper Productions' is a collection of [handcrafted paper lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akari-lamp), which is the the result of a collaboration between German designer Pia Wustenberg and artisans in Ahmedabad, India. Wuestenberg spent six weeks working at the Khalamkush Paper Factory in Ahmedabad, a facility that uses traditional paper-making techniques to make paper pulp from cotton rags. The factory is self-sufficient in that the entire paper-making process right from forging the materials to pressing and processing finished paper is done there. The lampshades were made by draping paper on various objects obtained from Ahmedabad's traditional bazaars. The result is a collection of [delicate, lightweight lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow). Some lampshades consist of the paper mold alone, while others are equipped with additional wire ornaments and small LED lights. The softness of the lights and the manner in which they are positioned makes the lit lamps look like jellyfish floating underwater. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handcrafted Lampshades:** The trend of handcrafted lampshades is disrupting the traditional manufacturing process by offering unique, delicate, and customized options. - **Traditional Artisanal Techniques:** The trend of using traditional artisanal techniques in the production process is disrupting the modern manufacturing industry by promoting heritage, culture, and craftsmanship. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of sustainable design is disrupting the manufacturing industry by promoting eco-friendly solutions and reducing environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of handcrafted lampshades to offer unique and personalized lighting solutions to customers. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** The trend of using traditional artisanal techniques can disrupt the modern manufacturing industry by promoting craftsmanship and unique techniques. - **Paper Manufacturing:** The paper manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of sustainable design to promote eco-friendly solutions and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md) - [Fluid Structural Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loja.md)