Former design journalist Miranda Fitzgerald founded Carousel with the aim of creating a lampshade brand that is bold, characterful and sustainable.

The entire process, from fabric printing to finished product, is carried out by hand within a 16-mile radius in Somerset.

Sustainability

Carousel is focused on minimising its environmental impact and eliminating manmade materials from its production process.

We use natural, low-input fabrics, such as linen and handwoven cotton, as well as organic cotton or recycled thread and a small amount of plant-based glue to secure the frame bindings.

It’s an ongoing process — we’re not perfect — but we’re always looking for ways to reduce our footprint…