Selecting Japanese washi papers to be used on lanterns and lamps

In this blog post I explain that there is more than meets the eye initially when selecting a Japanese washi paper for use on a lantern or lamp. I share some of my findings along with some things you need to consider when choosing a suitable paper.

As They Say “Diamond of Paper” – Uchiyama Washi Paper, Decline and

Japanese Lantern Drawing – KimuraKami

wAndon (Handmade Washi paper lantern kit, pentagonal pyramid

Dimensions // H16 W45cm or H33 W69cm

Traditional Japanese Lantern Cylindrical

I am Circle Washi Paper Lantern. Gather around the table with all your friends and bring me along to complete the circle., Curator's Notes , Made from

Washi Paper Lantern - Maru (Circle)

Wabi-sabi Table Lamp Japanese Rice Paper Lantern – The Refined

I am Diamond Washi Paper Lantern. I may not be as hard as my precious stone counterpart, but I shine just as bright. Curator's Notes Made from

Washi Paper Lantern - Hishi (Diamond)

NOGY Akari Lantern Table Lamp (Upgraded Version)

Japanese Paper Lantern, Cho-chin, Portable Japanese lamp use traditional techniques with a modern, beautifully simple design., Chouchin, Japanese

Japanese Paper Lantern, Round shape 3

Gifu Chochin Lamp Japanese Washi Paper 1503 W11cmｘH14㎝ handmade