Pair of Table Lamps from Antique "Delft" Royal Tichelaar Makkum—Kara & Kusa
Kara & Kusa are named after the Japanese word for the arabesques in the pattern on the vase bases of these lamps, which represent a plant growing and spreading in many directions. Karakusa was known as a symbol of prosperity and longevity, and considered to be a lucky charm, which is what we hope these lamps will bring to your home!
A one-of-a-kind pair of lamps, Kara & Kusa have been lovingly handcrafted from unique, antique, hand-painted vases in a Delft style by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the oldest ceramic company in the Netherlands, established circa 1572. They are paired with a custom contemporary lampshades in a sunny yellow linen, handmade in an atelier near Amsterdam.
The vases (or pul, jar with lid), which form the base of these lamps, were handmade and hand-painted by one of Royal Tichelaar Makkum’s painters circa 1890, as indicated by the markings on the bottom.
Height: 49 cm (19.3 in) with lampshade
Width: 32 cm (12.6 in) with lampshade
E27 bulb fittings. We can adapt the plugs depending on the country you will use them in.
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Much of the most beautiful modern Delftware comes from the Tichelaar factory in the quaint fishing village of Makkum. Preserving the centuries old tradition passed on by the 13 generations of Tichelaars, nearly all the production is still done by hand. Koninklijke Tichelaar (1572) is the oldest ceramics company in the Netherlands based in Makkum, Friesland. After initially producing bricks and tiles, the company has focused on traditional decorative pottery since 1890. In 1960, the company received the Royal predicate on the occasion of its 300th anniversary. Royal Tichelaar Makkum takes its long history seriously without resting on their laurels. They continue to experiment, bringing together classic craftsmanship, contemporary design and research for the future.
