Inspired by a Saturn moon, this beautiful spherical wrought iron structure is wrapped with our traditional silk passementerie. With ten candle lights, it is embellished at the top by three decreasing rings and includes a lavish tassel at the bottom. Custom sizes available.The art of passementerie dated back to the 15th century, the excitement and popularity of the craft surged in the 18th century during the reign of Louis the XIV and Versailles, every pieces of fabrics, upholstery, bridles, carriages were beautified with the uses of braids, tassles, trims and fringes. The military also took a liking to this trend throughout the ensuing decades.
Unlike many other tradeguilds which fell into oblivion, the passementerie has thrived and remains present in the home with detailed trims but specially in the haute couture runways.
The infinite colorways and the multiple fibers, such as silk, acetate, mercerized cotton is such an exquisite medium which does create a unique collection of chandeliers. When The Louvre hotel ordered a large custom chandelier...
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2010s French Jute Lighting
